Film Producer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington

Description

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with occasional on-site work at our Tumwater, WA DOH Office. Field work throughout Washington is required and is expected to comprise approximately 20% of work time.

The Opportunity

The Video Producer is assigned to the Creative Services and Digital Communications section within Office of Communications and Health Education (OCHE) and works with agency staff to provide video production and consulting support to ensure videos produced meet quality, appearance, and accessibility standards. The Video Producer position leads complex, high-visibility, quick turnaround multimedia projects and guides agencywide videography function and administers related standards, operations, quality controls, and supporting workflows. This position supports the agency's essential function of providing timely, accurate, and accessible public information during public health incidents and emergencies. The videographer produces and distributes messaging, leadership communications, and instructional content that enables rapid dissemination of critical health and safety information across multiple platforms. Creative Services and Digital Communications provides agency-wide communications support to DOH programs through three specialized teams: Graphic Design, Web Services, and Social Media and Videography. Together, we help programs communicate accurate, accessible, and engaging public health information through digital, print, and multimedia channels while supporting agency standards for branding, accessibility, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategy & Subject-Matter Expertise

- Serves as DOH's subject-matter expert for videography.
- Provides consultation, as requested, around requests for their support, including technical planning, equipment use, scheduling, recording, editing, accessibility implementation, quality control, delivery, and evaluation.

Pre-Production & Project Management

- Leads assigned projects from an approved production brief through delivery.
- Confirms production requirements; develops the technical production plan, equipment plan, shot list, schedule, and post-production workflow; routes work for required reviews and approvals; makes requested revisions; and coordinates delivery once release approval is obtained.

Production & Field Execution

- Directs and performs field and studio production, including interviews, camera operation, lighting, audio capture, directing on-camera participants, and safe management of production activities in locations across Washington, as well out of state.
- Records and assembles material in accordance with the approved script, interview questions, content, and creative direction.

Post-Production & Delivery

- Performs advanced post-production using Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable professional tools, including editing, sound treatment, color correction, motion graphics, caption integration, media encoding, and delivery for various channels.
- Delivers work products and services using approved technology that are in line with approved scope and schedule, often with a rapid turnaround and involving executive leaders.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

Bring your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to our team – you’ll work with colleagues to resolve issues and improve the consistency of videography and multimedia procedures, ensuring everything published to official external DOH video platforms meet key standards. Your expertise will contribute to multiple projects across the agency, ensuring accessibility and language access for community members throughout Washington State. Apply today!

Required Qualifications

Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Six (6) years of experience in video production and editing, including:
- At least four (4) years’ recent experience in Adobe Premiere software for post-production video editing and production, including importing and organizing media, editing footage, synchronizing audio, applying transitions and effects, color correction, audio adjustments, and exporting finished video productions to meet project requirements.
- Experience using computer systems and software to configure or program video and audio equipment, edit audio and video recordings, and troubleshoot common technical issues during production and post-production.
- Experience operating video production equipment, including microphones, lighting systems, and related accessories.
- Experience operating professional-format cinema and mirrorless video camera or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and operate comparable professional-format cameras.
- Experience developing and producing video content for diverse internal and external audiences, with the ability to adapt content, messaging, tone, and format to meet the intended audience's needs and production objectives.
- Experience planning, filming, and editing multi-camera interviews and on-camera presentations, including camera placement, matching exposure and color across different camera models, audio synchronization, and multi-camera editing in Adobe Premiere or comparable software.
- Experience developing clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate oral and written communications, including scripts, storyboards, production briefs, presentations, correspondence, or other communications for internal and external audiences.
- Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, with the ability to create, edit, format, and manage professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and digital images, video, and content.
- Experience developing ideas that provide solutions to our customers' challenges and needs, including providing consultation on accessibility implementation and quality control.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate or Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on cinematography, film/video production, digital media, or digital arts.
- Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to use these tools efficiently to support daily business operations and communication.
- DOH is most interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience in the following competencies:
+ Accountability – holds self and others within the organization to high standards and values. Doesn’t fear making mistakes or having difficult conversations. Takes responsibility for actions and is humble and transparent.
+ Analysis and Problem Solving – addresses problems with new and effective solutions.
+ Communications – engages in timely, responsive, effective and open information sharing to improve DOH’s work and maintain the agency’s reputation as a trusted source of health information.
+ Customer Focus – builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the DOH, develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to our customers' challenges and needs.
+ Technical and Professional Competence – takes pride in mastering our crafts and jobs. Stays connected and knowledgeable of changes and updates to our professions. Continually learns and develops. Has proficiency with technical software and equipment operation as needed for video production.
+ Strategic Thinking – takes initiative and is self-directed, strong problem-solving skills, leads with curiosity, takes a holistic approach, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and benefits.

Employee Benefits

We want you to have the support and benefits you need to do your best work while building a career that fits your life. As a DOH employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with resources to support you now and help you plan for the future. Learn more about DOH benefits and what it’s like to work with us by visiting Work@Health.

The Office of Communications and Health Education (OCHE) leads our agency’s strategic initiatives related to communications, health promotion, and health education. We provide agencywide guidance and hands-on support in these areas.

Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting: Works in a fast-paced/stressful environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Work is performed primarily from home; however, the incumbent may be needed to work from a DOH facility and travel to other locations around Washington to capture footage.

Schedule: This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week. However, this position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignments or meet business demands and deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements: Position requires some travel within the Tumwater/Olympia area and occasional travel to off-site DOH facilities in Kent, Shoreline, Tri-Cities or Spokane. May also attend out-of-state meetings. When traveling for work, the position may require traveling alone or with another employee for multiple days and nights in or out of state. Occasional overnight travel may be needed to attend, participate, or film business meetings. When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools & Equipment: This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and video camera equipment, teleprompters, lighting, staging of furniture/back drops for filming. This position requires reliable access to an internet connection sufficient to perform all job duties when working remotely.

Customer Interactions: Requires frequent (75%) contact with customers within DOH, and external contacts including other state agencies, local health jurisdictions and other partners and interested parties.

Other: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

We Encourage You to Apply

If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Preferred qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Application Directions

To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application or attached as a separate document. At least one reference must be a current or recent supervisor.

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214, NGB Form 22, or other equivalent discharge or separation documentation. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, the presence or perception of a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Kristina Cox at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH9042.

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Supplemental Information

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This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. To be considered, please follow the application instructions and complete all required application materials. Information provided in your supplemental question responses, including education and experience, must be supported by your applicant profile and verifiable.