Video Content Specialist (Program Admin Officer 3)

Competition # : 44691

Department: Communications Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: ​16-Dec-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

As the provincial government’s central communications agency, Communications Nova Scotia (CNS) helps ensure Nova Scotians have the information they want and need about government programs and services.

We are a group of high-energy, hard-working, experienced communicators looking for diverse, fresh perspectives and talent to join our team.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Image Services, the Video Content Specialist is responsible for the delivery of professional video projects including development, production and project management. The Video Content Specialist will plan and develop many types of videos, including marketing, social media, aerial, and documentary videos, as well as multi-cam live webcasts, radio and television advertising and other audio-visual products for government.

The Video Content Specialist produces, directs, and coordinates on and off-site shoots, and is responsible for cinematography, ENG/EFP camera, video editing and processing video for a variety of distribution platforms including digital and broadcast. They manage individual projects, consult with clients/suppliers and work with a team to develop creative concepts and budgets. The Video Content Specialist is responsible for selecting and directing production crew, as well as operating cameras and lighting equipment.

The Video Content Specialist provides advice to the Director regarding maintenance, repair and upgrades of video editing equipment and associated hardware and software and is accountable for on-site technical management for media coverage of special or emergency events.

This position requires strong video editing skills. Must be proficient in the use of video editing software including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects.

Self-motivation and creativity are required to meet client needs, as well as strong ability to problem-solve and to adapt scheduling to ensure all project phases are completed with high quality and while meeting deadlines, which may include work outside regular business hours. The Video Content Specialist must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and implement security measures when working with sensitive or confidential projects. Projects may require travel within the province.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Arts (or similar) and 5 years of relevant experience or a Diploma in Film and Television Arts (or similar) and 7 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will also have the following:

• Strong understanding of the video production process and the roles involved.
• Detailed knowledge and skill in the operation of all equipment associated with the professional audio and visual production and distribution, particularly software and hardware associated with Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, ENG and digital cinematography, audio equipment, routing and switching equipment, wave form and vector scopes, computer graphics, lighting and grip equipment and UAV cinematography.
• Experience integrating new processes and production techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and experience with digital media management.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of November 28, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].