The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 670 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.

The Office of Communications, Marketing and Digital Engagement Section for the Wildlife Resources Commission engages North Carolina's citizens and visitors in understanding their connections to the state's natural resources, particularly its wildlife resources, and to the Wildlife Resources Commission. The primary function of the Office of Communications, Marketing and Digital Engagement is to impart messaging designed to facilitate the conservation of the state's natural and wildlife resources, their habitats, and the environment humans share with these resources. The Office provides targeted support for efforts to increase the agency's constituency base, promote specific activities and events, maintain and enhance corporate and partnership support of agency programs, and develop marketing initiatives to accomplish the agency's mission. The office is directly responsible for all agency's communications and marketing efforts, including internal and external communication, video development, photography, agency websites, social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, NextDoor and LinkedIn), graphics design and the agency’s magazine, Wildlife in North Carolina.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a Television/Media Services Coordinator (Photographer and Visual Content Coordinator) for the Office of Communications, Marketing and Digital Engagement (CMDE). This Photographer and Visual Content Coordinator will:

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  Capture photos and sometimes videos of wildlife, fieldwork, staff headshots, agency programs, and events;
• Serves as a back-up to the agency Videographer and Visual Content Coordinator
• Edit photos for a variety of agency uses;
• Collaborate with the team on creative ways to share agency messaging; and
• Independently originate and design artistic approaches to photography.

A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by manager). This position will be based out of the WRC - Headquarters location in Raleigh, NC (Wake County). This position has statewide responsibilities. Occasional travel will be required to complete assignments and meetings based across the state.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Qualified applicants should possess:

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  Skill to use photography and videography to produce professional-quality content (including composition, lighting, sound, etc);
• Skill to use Adobe Creative Suite;
• Knowledge of photo and video development from pre-production, production, and post-production;
• Knowledge of cutting-edge photography, video, sound, and lighting equipment;
• Ability to organize, storyboard concepts, track projects and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team environment, accept project feedback and adapt when needed.

Management Preferences:

• Experience working in nature/outdoors;
• Experience working with wildlife.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required. Candidates must present proof of a valid NC Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions;
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time, to include lifting and carrying medium to heavy items.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in public relations, broadcasting, emerging media, radio, television production, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.