Job Title: (Video Production Specialist)Communications Advisor II
Location: Jackson/One Energy Plaza
Functional Area: Communications
Requisition #: 50994090
Employment Level: Professional (Non-Supervisor)
Apply By: 08/05/2016
Department Summary
Consumers Energy produces videos for internal and external use, including social media, promotions, live events,
employee training and more. The Video Production Specialist utilizes in-depth and broad professional knowledge of the
principles, practices and procedures of video production to add value to our customer experience while delivering
excellent service to internal clients. Assignments range from critical and sensitive to creative and engaging.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Responsible for translating company's strategy and goals into creative, dynamic, educational and engaging videos, as
well as logging footage and creating operational videos
Serve internal clients, research complex information and translate into concise, easy to understand message for broader
audience
Perform all aspects of video production, including script writing, scheduling, location scouting, sound, lighting, live-action
filming, digital animation, post-production, approvals and distribution
Collaborate with people at all levels, including customers, frontline employees, senior management and outside
production vendors
Assist in bringing the company to the cutting-edge of the industry utilizing latest tools, techniques and approaches to
video production
Meet aggressive deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced, dynamic, customer and
team-oriented work environment
Manage vendors or freelancers/creative on a project
Must be self-motivated, organized and have the ability to work independently, with little or no supervision, as well as part
of a larger team
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (video production, marketing or communications preferred)
Must have extensive experience with DSLR cameras, Adobe Premiere (or other nonlinear editing software) and Adobe
After Effects
The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates education and experience.
Essential Functions:
Plans and produces videos in order to disseminate informational, educational and promotional materials concerning the
activities of the company. Reviews and analyzes for suitability, departmental reports and research data before release to
the general public. Formulates procedures, policies and guidelines for assigned communications programs. Performs
duties of unusual significance or importance to the company. Makes recommendations in areas of expertise. Develops
alternative strategies based on analysis and research in an assigned specialty area. Acts as a liaison with other agencies,
organizations and employees to coordinate communications plans. Completes special projects. Prepares special studies
and reports. Performs related work as assigned.
Company Overview
Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural
gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to
provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers
Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and
electricity to nearly 6.8 million of the Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
