Videographer / Video Editor

Nashville, TN/Hybrid

Full-time position

Temporary/contract role (9-12 months)

Frequent in-state travel required for filming; some flexibility for remote editing when appropriate

Experience Requirement:
3–5 years of professional experience in videography and video editing

Position Overview

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking a full-time videographer who will also serve as a video producer and editor to support the department's communications and outreach efforts. This position will be responsible for capturing, producing, writing and editing video content that highlights Tennessee agriculture, TDA programs, initiatives, events, and partners across the state.

The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with hands-on experience in both video production and post-production editing and is comfortable traveling statewide to capture content in the field.

In addition to video production, this role will support broader social media content creation efforts, including contributing visual assets and creative concepts that support TDA's digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for use across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and internal communications

Support social media content creation by producing visual assets and collaborating on creative concepts that align with campaign goals and platform needs

Travel throughout Tennessee to capture video at events, farms, facilities, and other on-location settings

Collaborate with the communications team to develop video concepts and social media content, including visual storytelling, asset development, and content planning. ensuring alignment with departmental messaging and branding

Edit raw footage into polished final products, including graphics, music, captions, and color correction

Design and produce basic graphic and visual content to accompany video projects and support social media posts and campaigns.

Ensure video content meets accessibility and ADA compliance standards, including captioning requirements

Manage video equipment, footage organization, file storage, and archives

Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated professional experience in videography and video editing

Proficiency with professional video equipment and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar)

Experience contributing to social media content creation beyond video, including graphics, visual assets, or campaign support

Basic graphic design experience using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Canva is a plus

Strong storytelling, organizational, and time-management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience creating content for government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations is a plus

Familiarity with social media video formats and best practices is preferred

Work Environment

Full-time position

Temporary/contract role (9-12 months)

Frequent in-state travel required for filming; some flexibility for remote editing when appropriate

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:
A current resume

A portfolio or work samples demonstrating videography and video editing experience