Multimedia Production Specialist Job at Town of Herndon in Herndon

The purpose of the Multimedia Production Specialist is to serve as the primary videographer, photographer, and video editor for the Town of Herndon. They create compelling content that informs and engages residents, local businesses, and visitors to the Town. This position is responsible for planning, capturing, and editing photographs and videos for use across digital platforms, social media, print publications, and public presentations. The role requires creativity, technical expertise, and the ability to tell stories that reflect the Town’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling storytelling strategies that engage the Town’s varied and diverse audience segments.
• Capture high‑quality photos and videos of Town events, programs, facilities, and community activities.
• Plan and produce video projects, including scripting, storyboarding, filming, and editing.
• Coordinate studio and field shoots, including setup, breakdown, and post‑production workflows.
• Edit content for use on multiple platforms, ensuring compliance with brand and accessibility standards.
• Manage live‑streaming or recording of public meetings and special events.
• Maintain content schedules for regular video series published to digital outlets such as YouTube and Instagram.
• Develop programming for the Herndon Community Television Channel (HCTV), a local cable access station serving Herndon, VA.
• Recruit and train videography interns and volunteers.
• Maintain and organize a digital media library with consistent metadata and tagging standards to ensure efficient retrieval and archiving.
• Operate and maintain photography, videography, and audio equipment for both studio and field environments.
• Monitor trends in visual storytelling and recommend innovative approaches.
• Track and report on content performance, production timelines, and viewer engagement to inform continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of professional experience in photography and video production, including editing.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and ability to travel within the Town.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in photography, videography, communications, or a related field preferred.

Work Schedule

Typically works weekdays, with the anticipated need for evening and/or weekend coverage approximately 5 days per month.

Work Location

730 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170

ADA and EEO Statement

The Town of Herndon, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, the town will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with this employer.

Physical Demands

Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately to heavy physically demanding work, typically involving but not limited to some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of 20‑50 pound objects and materials.

Additional Notes

Due to the nature of a government providing services to the public, the majority of the essential duties of this position are required to be fulfilled at the designated worksite in the Town. Limited remote work may be available upon request and approval.