Graphic Multimedia Specialist

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Visual Media Specialist to join our team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe reliable affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Graphic Multimedia Specialist do for us

This individual works with mid- to senior company leaders Corporate Communication staff internal clients and technical staff to develop innovative multimedia web-based interactive and print-based solutions. They also create compelling multimedia material targeting identified internal and external audiences.

Specific job duties include:

• Shooting and producing videos capturing photographs and handling other multimedia communication needs for internal and external audiences working under general supervision and with Corporate Communication staff technical staff and internal clients.
• Coordinating and collaborating as needed to create the highest quality visuals to express the Idaho Power brand meeting all deadlines. Independently brainstorm concepts locations and visual direction.
• Using digital cameras and editing software (Adobe Suite Apple Motion Final Cut Pro) for photography video and motion graphics projects.
• Recording and editing high-quality audio for use in multimedia productions
• Inputting and maintaining photos in digital asset management resource.
• Including metadata and ensuring metadata is used consistently for easy retrieval of images.
• Create visual collateral that aligns with company standards including presentations newsletters animations brochures posters graphics advertisements displays flyers and other materials.

In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer work-life balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Creative design multimedia production technologies photography and presentation techniques
• Production methods of various multimedia projects and the requirements needed for final output on multiple platforms
• Effective visual communication techniques

Skills in:

• Understanding detailed materials
• Project management methodologies
• Production and design techniques used for various multimedia web and print projects
• Professional design layout and illustration; photography and digital image manipulation
• Use of Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design applications
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills that showcase professional polite demeanor to gain alignment and commitment
• Creative mindset to help showcase and strengthen the Idaho Power brand in all we do

Ability to:

• Plan coordinate and implement complex and creative multimedia web and print projects
• Prioritize multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines
• Demonstrate excellent customer service
• Provide creative communication recommendations
• Perform concentrated detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Employ analytical expertise artistic talent and technical skill to design and produce effective dynamic materials
• Maintain complete confidentiality and security of company and customer information and materials
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelors degree from accredited college or university in graphic design or related creative field

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• An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience

Experience:

• 5 years professional graphic design photography and/or videography experience with a business or agency

License:

• Valid Drivers license with acceptable driving record based on the requirements of the position

Preferred:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certificate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position works with the creative design team to produce Idaho Power communication material such as brochures marketing/promotional materials displays online graphics and presentations. It has both office and field requirements. It requires the use of office equipment fine motor skills including typing on the computer dialing phones filing paper and working in close proximity to other people. Good manual dexterity is required in creating visual media and graphic materials using scissors and exacto knives at a cutting table. A step ladder or 9-foot ladder is climbed occasionally to create the office it requires lifting occasionally up to an 18 lb. roll of large format printer paper or team lifting a ladder (19 lbs.). Field work of up to 4 X weekly includes ambulation on avg. up to 1 mile while carrying necessary equipment such as a 10 lb. video camera bag 10 lb. tripod kit and a 20 lb. lighting kit. Twice yearly the position ambulates up to 6 miles on trails/hills. Ascent/descent of up to 10 flights of stairs (while carrying up to 30-40 lbs.) is required to occasionally photograph power plants. A 50 lb. dolly/cart is used to carry gear (requiring a 5 lb. push/pull force). The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work during non-business hours if needed.

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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability marital status and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa such as an H-1B visa.