AEMS-2026-1H Videographer (Hourly)

Open to: General Public
Work Week: As needed (up to 900 hours per fiscal year)
Salary: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Opening Date: 4/20/26
Closing Date: 5/11/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy, and Materials Science Program
Division of Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring
Climate Change, Clean Energy & Sustainability
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description
Under direction of the Chief of the Bureau of Sustainability or a designee, the videographer will be responsible for videotaping interviews, indoor and outdoor location tours and clips for social media feeds. Duties span pre-production, equipment maintenance and set-up, filming, editing, and digital asset management.

Specific to the Position
Responsible for planning, filming, and editing video, including all digital asset needs. Videos will be used to showcase sustainable projects and climate change mitigation efforts across the State. The appointee will have the ability to film potential content as well as make edits to a final product that can be used in various digital forms and optimized for social media platforms. NJDEP will own all video produced. Appointee must be able to travel to the Trenton area frequently and also throughout the state.

The appointee will:

• Collaborate with NJDEP staff to understand project goals and key messages.
• Develop a creative concept and script (narration and/or interview questions) for each video.
• Coordinate with NJDEP staff to plan filming schedules and logistics, including site visits and interviews with project participants and small business owners.
• Travel to multiple locations across New Jersey to film on-site footage.
• Independently set up, film, and break down recording equipment.
• Ensure the proper lighting and sound setup for video recording.
• Edit video, including sound, to ensure a high-quality final product.
• Incorporate special effects, captions and graphics as necessary.
• Review and incorporate feedback from project stakeholders.
• Maintain all video equipment and software.
• Archive and catalog all footage for protected storage and retrieval purposes.

Preferred Skill Set
The ideal candidate has:

• The ability to work independently.
• Creative thinking talent with an excellent eye for detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-production techniques.
• Physical ability to transport, set up and hold recording equipment for long periods of time.
• Understanding of videography equipment and computer software used for planning, editing, scripting and other production elements.
• Ability to use Adobe Lightroom.

Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. One year of professional experience relevant to the position.

OR

Associate degree or two years into a Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university or specialized training program with foundational knowledge of video production, film, cinematography, or related field.

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one’s own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.

License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

• Earned Sick Time*
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
• Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work.

SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call Civil Service Commission at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.