Senior Videographer/Editor

Job Profile:

Creative Services Specialist 3

Job Family:

Creative Services

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$80,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through intermediate to complex media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Job Description:

Arizona PBS is seeking a highly creative, technically skilled, and collaborative Senior Videographer/Editor to help produce compelling visual stories that inform, educate, and inspire audiences across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished visual storyteller who thrives in every phase of production—from concept development and field production to post-production and final delivery. This individual will work independently and alongside producers, reporters, editors, production staff, and leadership to create high-quality content ranging from short-form digital videos to long-form documentaries, public affairs programming, promotional campaigns, and live productions.

Successful candidates possess strong editorial judgment, exceptional cinematography skills, advanced editing expertise, and a passion for storytelling that serves Arizona's communities. They are equally comfortable leading productions in the field, operating cameras in the studio, editing complex projects, and mentoring emerging production talent.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel throughout Arizona and beyond as production needs require.
 

Position Salary Range:

• $65,000 - $80,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

Video Production & Storytelling

• Produce compelling visual content from concept through final delivery for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms.    

• Collaborate with producers, reporters, directors, and creative staff to develop visual approaches that enhance storytelling.

• Operate professional broadcast cameras for studio, field, live, and multi-camera productions.    

• Capture high-quality interviews, b-roll, natural sound, and event coverage while making creative decisions regarding composition, lighting, camera movement, and audio.

• Scout production locations and evaluate logistical and technical requirements.

Post-Production

• Edit long-form and short-form content, including documentaries, public affairs programs, promotional campaigns, episodic series, digital features, and social media content.

• Perform advanced color correction and grading, audio mixing, sound design, motion graphics integration, and basic visual effects.

• Deliver polished content that meets Arizona PBS quality standards and technical specifications.    

• Export and optimize media for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media distribution.

• Maintain organized project files and media asset management throughout production.

Production Operations

• Test, configure, and maintain cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and support equipment for studio and field productions.

• Monitor technical quality throughout all phases of production.

• Coordinate production crews during shoots and ensure efficient workflows on location and in studio environments.

• Recommend equipment purchases and evaluate emerging production technologies.

• Maintain security, organization, and operational readiness of production equipment.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a creative partner with producers and directors throughout the production process.

• Help establish visual style, production quality, and storytelling standards across projects.

• Mentor and train videographers, production assistants, interns, and student workers.

• Collaborate across departments to support Arizona PBS initiatives and special projects.

• Contribute creative ideas that strengthen stor