Production Manager (61031680)

Job Responsibilities

Captures, produces and edits photo and video content for the agency to provide content for a variety of platforms. Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet changing production demands.

Manages the production schedule for the Office of Public Engagement, assigns photo and video work, and ensures production deadlines are met.

Uses equipment including camera, phone, microphone and sound mixing equipment. Operates drone for aerial photography. Supervises and performs complex video and photo editing.

Shoots still photography for SCDOT. Distributes agency photography and video to internal customers, members of the media and the public quickly and efficiently.

Maintains a variety of mediums for sharing work and consistently provides high quality work on tight deadlines.

Maintains an archive of SCDOT photo and video assets. Ensures that internal customers can easily access those resources.

Provides support to SCDOT personnel, attending meetings as requested and providing photo and video content. Supervises other production staff and manages the schedule to ensure coverage of priority agency events and meetings.

Attends planning meetings, anticipates photography and videography needs and proactively creates content to support the agency’s strategic communications goals.

Maintains the supply of video, camera and other audiovisual inventory. Recommends new technology and ensures equipment is working properly.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the field. Trains other employees in photography and videography.

Manages special projects at the request of leadership. Proactively creates content in coordination with other members of the team.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Must be able to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107).

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer.

May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and / or other departmental-related emergencies.

Should be able to work a flexible work schedule on occasion to cover events outside the normal workday in various parts of the state.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options;

and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.