Multimedia Journalist - Videographer, Photographer

Multimedia Journalist - Videographer, Photographer

Illinois Senate Democrats

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401 S Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62701

$60,000 a year

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Full-time

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$60,000 a year

401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program

Full-time

401 S Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Full job description

Videographer/Photographer: The Office of the Senate President (Communications Staff) seeks a videographer with public relations skills. The successful applicant will shoot and edit video, appear on camera, as well as interview members of the caucus. The candidate must have experience using Adobe Premiere and able to operate production equipment including still cameras and video recorders, lighting equipment and microphones for location and studio production. Tasks include shooting video of press conferences and other events, editing video, writing captions, shooting still images and posting to social media and websites.

Two years of experience in broadcast journalism, public relations or a related field in preferred, but not required.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, two professional references by 4 p.m. (CST) on November 13, 2026. Please use the title “Videographer Position” in all correspondence. Interviews will be conducted virtually at a time to be determined by the parties.

The Senate President, Senator Don Harmon, is the presiding officer of the 59-member Illinois Senate and the leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The Senate President shares primary responsibility for legislative procedures and operations. The Office assists in formation, passage and implementation of legislative policy initiatives. The Senate Democratic Caucus is one of the largest supermajorities in the country with 40 members representing all parts of the State. The Office of the Senate President is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications and not race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or authorized alien status, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person