Texas Division of Emergency Management is hiring: Creative Director in Austin

Job Title

Creative Director

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

Media and Communications Section

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9,646.88 monthly

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

General Description

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity and this status can affect working hours, travel and change in duties as needed. Extended work hours may occur on occasion.

The Creative Director is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external agency multimedia communications, coordinating development of effective marketing/communications materials, and leading production of original long and short form content as well as all internal and external video needs for the agency. Creative Director works with the TDEM Media and Communications team, and is responsible for integrating new multimedia technologies, including live‑TV technology, to deliver engaging visual content in a timely and cost‑effective manner for advancing the brand and mission of the agency. This may require extensive travel on occasion.

As part of your submission, please provide links to your portfolio, work samples, or a demo reel. Salary is a fixed rate. This position is located on‑site and not subject to telecommuting.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead of video representation to outside organizations and maintain professional relationships with other departments and government agencies.
• Assist division leadership with guiding and directing graphic design projects and priorities.
• Advise agency staff regarding creative multimedia design trends and provide recommendations.
• Create, write, review and edit internal and external written materials, prepare presentations and communication materials such as websites, news releases, printed and electronic newsletters.
• Collaborate with TDEM Media and Communications staff to address internal and external communications objectives and strategies, including disaster‑specific public information campaigns and materials.
• Ensure all productions are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed artistic and technical standards.
• Manage production budgets for all projects.
• Responsible for integrating new technologies and staying abreast of new opportunities in motion graphic and video production and suggesting new ways to implement new trends and technologies.
• Work collaboratively with media and communications team members to produce live‑TV appearances, web videos, b‑roll, training videos, and additional branded content.
• Work with TDEM Media and Communications team members to design multi‑platform visual content and lead all projects through each phase of production including creative development, pre‑production, production/shooting, post‑production and delivery.
• Support content creation and delivery for public distribution.
• Effectively communicate ongoing project status with the Media and Communications team.
• Directly responsible for sharing project information with internal teams and ensuring that TDEM is maximizing the potential of each project in all stages of production.
• Work with TDEM Media and Communications team members to review, edit and submit for final approval preliminary and final treatments, outlines, shooting scripts, production schedules, budgets, selects, graphics, music, rough cuts, fine cuts, final narration and final versions of all assigned projects.
• Create and maintain a studio equipment catalog for inventory and checkout purposes.
• Cleans and keeps production equipment in proper working condition.
• Direct live studio interview and studio video shoots.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an archive of footage and other media.
• Assist in developing and growing the TDEM TV brand by producing up‑to‑date and informative content, including real‑time multimedia content during active disasters.
• Collaborate with TDEM Media and Communications team members to expand the TDEM TV audience using social media and search engine optimization strategies.
• Manage video productions by setting up cameras, directing and shooting, running teleprompter, and organizing gear post‑shoot.
• Capture, organize, and efficiently edit and export videos and images.
• Create titles, motion graphics, and other supporting graphic elements for photos and videos.
• Face‑to‑face and person‑to‑person interactions are required.
• Maintain regular attendance during authorized work schedule and work extended hours when needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to drive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in television, radio, and film from an accredited four‑year university.
• Experience – Eight (8) years of related experience in the video production industry, including four (4) years minimum experience managing video producers and multimedia production flow from concept to delivery.
• Additional work experience of the type described may be substituted for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis. Note: Thirty (30) semester hours is considered equivalent to one (1) year of experience. A completed advanced degree may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of graphic and multimedia design; non‑computer‑based and media graphics production methods, techniques, and equipment; animation; design principles; printing processes; and publishing industry standards and operations.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to assimilate information related to emergency management, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Strong understanding and capability to operate latest trending gear and styles in the video production industry.
• Adept with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and content management tools.
• Skilled in managing and running multimedia production projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled in project management.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience defining and implementing content delivery processes.
• Ability to proactively identify and recommend improvements to production processes.
• Ability to work independently and as a highly motivated self‑starter.
• Ability to develop a network of industry resources.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to anticipate and identify issues and problem‑solve.
• Ability to negotiate and form consensus, define and drive action items.
• Ability to work extended or non‑traditional hours such as evenings, weekends, special events, etc.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience guiding interviews and managing a studio.
• Ability to develop talent‑management skills.
• Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness.
• Must exhibit integrity; provide clear direction to subordinates; promote teamwork and be able to motivate others to accomplish goals.
• Experience creating visually rich content using video, images, graphics and text.

Registration, Certification or Licensure

• Must complete the following training courses: IS‑100, IS‑200, IS‑700, IS‑800 within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
• Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions.
• Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.