Videographer - Editor

Videographer - Editor

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is seeking a creative, energetic and motivated professional to serve as Videographer-Editor in the Communications Department. PowerSouth is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative serving the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members - 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. Those members serve end-users across 49 total counties.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of over 500 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and our employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to provide video production, technical writing, multimedia, audio-visual, digital photography and videography, and media-related services for PowerSouth and its distribution members, as a means of communicating with various targeted publics. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree with seven (7) years of experience, or a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in broadcast technology and video production or a closely-related area, including courses in video production, writing, and camera techniques. One (1) to three (3) years of experience in effectively producing video and audio-visual productions, programming multimedia, and utilizing digital photography equipment is preferred. This position requires technical expertise with PC and Mac applications, a professional non-linear editing application such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, dynamic and versatile computer graphics programs, and video compression techniques, as well as the ability to connect and maintain peripherals, maintain and install PC-AV integration, and take digital photographs. The incumbent must be a self-motivator willing to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to troubleshoot the unexpected. The incumbent must be able to update skills annually through continuing education courses in script writing, video editing, video compression, lighting, camera techniques, and visualization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produces and directs various projects, promotional or documentary materials for television on-air broadcasts, educational video projects or internet-based projects. Assists in the creative process for all video and multimedia projects; assists in the operation of electronic field/video production equipment and lighting, assists with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operation, and performs non-linear editing; creates computer-generated graphics and simple animations for video and multimedia productions.
• Assists in the setup of audio-visual equipment, webcasting equipment and videoconferencing equipment in all PowerSouth conference facilities and for various off­site meetings and functions.
• Assists in the creation and distribution of multimedia graphics utilizing in-house and outside vendors for use in presentations and video and multimedia productions.
• Documents and maintains an electronic video library and log of PowerSouth productions, other productions, and video file footage of all on-going projects to ensure efficient retrieval for future use.
• Provides technical writing, editing, formatting and development of operational and instructive media for tools, technical systems, and software for PowerSouth and its member systems.
• Maintains inventory and assures proper working conditions of all video production equipment, audio-visual equipment and other associated accessories.
• Provides support in the research of new technologies, audio-visual and video production equipment, skills and creative processes necessary to enhance the various multimedia and video programs.
• Coordinates and participates in special projects and events in order to enhance the image and relationship of PowerSouth with the member systems and specific public groups.
• Pursues personal professional development and takes an active role in team-based staff development activities.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork, group goals and objectives, properly communicating and cooperating within the PowerSouth organization and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by March 31, 2025.

EOE, including disability/vets