Videographer - Editor

Videographer - Editor

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia,
AL, is seeking a creative, energetic and motivated professional to serve as Videographer-Editor in
the Communications Department. PowerSouth is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric
cooperative serving the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members - 16 electric cooperatives
and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. Those members serve endusers across 49 total counties.

PowerSouth’s most important asset is a workforce of over 500 men and women at nine PowerSouth
locations. Safety is PowerSouth’s number one core value, and our employees set the bar for safety
excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The purpose of this position is to provide video production, technical writing, multimedia, audiovisual, digital photography and videography, and media-related services for PowerSouth and its
distribution members, as a means of communicating with various targeted publics. This position
requires a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of experience, or a minimum
of ten (10) years of experience in broadcast technology and video production or a closely-related area,
including courses in video production, writing, and camera techniques. One (1) to three (3) years of
experience in effectively producing video and audio-visual productions, programming multimedia,
and utilizing digital photography equipment is preferred. This position requires technical expertise
with PC and Mac applications, a professional non-linear editing application such as Adobe After
Effects, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, dynamic and versatile
computer graphics programs, and video compression techniques, as well as the ability to connect
and maintain peripherals, maintain and install PC-AV integration, and take digital photographs.
The incumbent must be a self-motivator willing to work in a fast-paced environment with ability
to troubleshoot the unexpected. The incumbent must be able to update skills annually through
continuing education courses in script writing, video editing, video compression, lighting, camera
techniques, and visualization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 - Produces and directs various projects, promotional or documentary materials for television on-air  broadcasts, educational video projects or internet-based projects. Assists in the creative process
 for all video and multimedia projects; assists in the operation of electronic field/video production
 equipment and lighting, assists with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operation, and  performs non-linear editing; creates computer-generated graphics and simple animations for video and multimedia productions.

 - Assists in the setup of audio-visual equipment, webcasting equipment and videoconferencing
 equipment in all PowerSouth conference facilities and for various off-site meetings and functions.
 

- Assists in the creation and distribution of multimedia graphics utilizing in-house and outside
 vendors for use in presentations and video and multimedia productions.

 - Documents and maintains an electronic video library and log of PowerSouth productions, other
 productions, and video file footage of all on-going projects to ensure efficient retrieval for future use.
 

- Provides technical writing, editing, formatting and development of operational and instructive
 media for tools, technical systems, and software for PowerSouth and its member systems.

- Maintains inventory and assures proper working conditions of all video production equipment,
 audio-visual equipment and other associated accessories.
 

- Provides support in the research of new technologies, audio-visual and video production
 equipment, skills and creative processes necessary to enhance the various multimedia and
 video programs.

 - Coordinates and participates in special projects and events in order to enhance the image and
 relationship of PowerSouth with the member systems and specific public groups.

 - Pursues personal professional development and takes an active role in team-based staff
 development activities.

 - Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork, group goals  and objectives, properly communicating and cooperating within the PowerSouth organization  and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and  dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

BENEFITS:

- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
- 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
- Group Life Benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal and Sick Leave
- Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a
comprehensive application for employment.
Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth’s website at https://www.powersouth.com/careers    
by March 31, 2025.
EOE, including disability/vets