Videographer Job at City of Sunrise in Town of Florida

About Our City

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back‑to‑back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work‑life balance — providing eligible staff with two three‑day weekends per month through an every‑other‑Friday‑off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in early 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well‑being.

NATURE OF WORK

This is a technical and creative position responsible for creating high‑quality video productions and still photography. Under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Director or designee, the employee conceptualizes, storyboards, scripts, lights, films, edits, and adds graphics and sound to videos and other multimedia communications to strengthen and advance the City of Sunrise brand and reputation through video and photographic stories across digital and social media platforms, including the City’s website and for broadcast, as needed. The employee also serves as City photographer at City Commission meetings, City events, and activities, as required, and will attend select weekend or after‑hours special events to capture and create content.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers complete video production projects independently, including pre‑production (concept development, storyboarding, campaigns, and script writing), filming, and editing.
• Publishes content to a variety of distribution channels, such as YouTube, social media networks, and a website content management system, utilizing ADA‑compliant formatting.
• Upholds a high standard by making all technical (audio, color, lighting) and creative (dialog, action, angle, etc.) adjustments necessary to achieve superior results.
• Demonstrates understanding of innovative post‑production techniques such as animation, motion graphics, AI‑powered tools, custom video effect creation and editing, and other recent visual arts trends.
• Maintains sets, studio, and storage space in an organized manner.
• Attends City events that require videography, livestreaming, photography, or other visual content.
• Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications Team on digital marketing campaigns.
• Participates in special events logistics, coordination, and promotion.
• Ensures all content aligns with the department’s project goals and stylistic guidelines.
• Explores additional multimedia opportunities and suggests changes.
• Stays current on emerging digital trends and social media platforms.
• Manages, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software related to videography and recommends program improvements.
• Develops creative concepts that uphold the City’s brand through compelling storytelling.
• Coordinates project participants, providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Serves as liaison to commercial production companies and contracted photographers for select projects.
• Creates and oversees the City’s library of video assets and related digital distribution platforms.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in video production, marketing, photography, or a related field; or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.

EXPERIENCE

• Considerable professional experience in video production and editing.
• Experience with promotional/event/magazine photography is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• Required to hold a current FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License or be willing to take and pass an FAA exam.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a standard office environment as well as various indoor and outdoor events.
• Scheduled events frequently occur outside of typical office hours; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary.
• Tasks occasionally involve moderate exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather, severe temperatures, and exposure to water.
• The position may require occasional travel within the Tri‑County area.

SENSORY

• Must have sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact and phone or other City‑issued technology devices.
• Must have finely calibrated ability to detect differences in sight and sound to thoroughly compose, analyze, and edit video works.

PHYSICAL

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work outdoors, at remote indoor locations, and in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, or pull moderate to heavy weight up to 50 lbs.; operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; verbally communicate. Occasional climbing on ladder or stool to reach or mount equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skilled at short‑form, long‑form, and streaming content creation, and distribution strategies and tactics.
• Proficiency in motion graphics and visual effects, multimedia, and presentation software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop, Audition, and more.
• Ability to operate a video camera and editing software to produce compelling video content for social media.
• Ability to operate a digital camera for still photography.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adjust to last‑minute programming changes.

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