Videographer & Social Media Video Editor

Overview

Job
Position:
Photo and Video Services Specialist

Location:

440 Hogan Road Nashville, TN 37220
Client:
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
Duration:
Full-Time | Temporary/Contract (Nine months)

Experience Requirements and general eligibility are described below.

• 3–5 years of professional experience in videography and video editing

• The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking a full-time videographer who will also serve as a video producer and editor to support the department’s communications and outreach efforts.
• This position will be responsible for capturing, producing, writing and editing video content that highlights Tennessee agriculture, TDA programs, initiatives, events, and partners across the state.
• The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with hands-on experience in both video production and post-production editing and is comfortable traveling statewide to capture content in the field.
• In addition to video production, this role will support broader social media content creation efforts, including contributing visual assets and creative concepts that support TDA’s digital presence.

• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for use across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and internal communications
• Support social media content creation by producing visual assets and collaborating on creative concepts that align with campaign goals and platform needs
• Travel throughout Tennessee to capture video at events, farms, facilities, and other on-location settings
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop video concepts and social media content, including visual storytelling, asset development, and content planning, ensuring alignment with departmental messaging and branding
• Edit raw footage into polished final products, including graphics, music, captions, and color correction
• Design and produce basic graphic and visual content to accompany video projects and support social media posts and campaigns
• Ensure video content meets accessibility and ADA compliance standards, including captioning requirements
• Manage video equipment, footage organization, file storage, and archives
• Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated professional experience in videography and video editing
• Proficiency with professional video equipment and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
• Experience contributing to social media content creation beyond video, including graphics, visual assets, or campaign support
• Basic graphic design experience using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Canva is a plus
• Strong storytelling, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience creating content for government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations is a plus
• Familiarity with social media video formats and best practices is preferred