public safety MEDIA
RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGNS & DOCUMENTARY WORK - BY SOMEONE WHO'S BEEN THEREWhy It's Different
You Don't Have to Explain the Job
Most media vendors have never worked a shift, run a call, or stood a post. I have. Eight years as an Army infantryman and five years as an NC State Trooper on the road.
That background changes how this work gets made. I understand the culture, the environment, and what actually attracts the right people to public safety careers. The content reflects that.
Stokes County EMS ran one of my recruitment campaigns and hired more than 20 new personnel directly from it. That is the result this work is built to produce — not just a video that looks good, but one that performs.
Case Study
Stokes County EMS
Stokes County EMS needed to fill open positions and build community awareness. We produced the BUILT video series — two long-form recruitment films plus supporting short-form content — distributed across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram over 60 days.
“Multiple candidates for Paramedic and Shift Supervisor mentioned the BUILT series, the EMS1 article, or our social media posts in their interviews or during onboarding.” — Stokes County EMS Leadership
Stokes County EMS — BUILT Series Vol. 1
Stokes County EMS — BUILT Series Vol. 2
Packages
Recruitment Campaign
A complete recruitment media package built to attract qualified applicants to your agency.
- Recruitment video (2–4 min)
- Short-form social cuts
- Department photography
- Copywriting support
- Platform-ready file delivery
Agency Content Package
Ongoing photo and video content for your department’s social media, internal communications, and public-facing materials.
- Quarterly content sessions
- Training and operations coverage
- Personnel and team photography
- Event documentation
- Social-optimized delivery
Documentary
Long-form documentary coverage of your department, a specific unit, or a community story worth telling.
- Full documentary production
- Ride-along and operations access
- Interview-based storytelling
- Festival and broadcast delivery
- Scoped to project requirements
FAQ
Common Questions
What agencies ask before starting a media project.
The most effective recruitment videos do not just show the equipment — they show the culture and the people. Candidates are evaluating whether they can see themselves there. Give me access to your team in their actual environment and the content will reflect what makes your agency worth joining.
How does a recruitment campaign actually work?
We start with a planning call to understand your agency, your open positions, and who you are trying to recruit. From there I develop a content plan, schedule production, and deliver platform-ready assets you can deploy across job boards, social media, and your website.
What kind of results can we expect?
Results depend on your distribution and the quality of your application process, but the content is built to perform. Stokes County EMS generated 622,000 views, 50,279 engagements, and 63+ hours of YouTube watch time — and hired more than 20 people directly from the campaign.
Do you understand the public safety environment?
Yes. Eight years Army infantry and five years as an NC State Trooper. I have worked in the culture, I know how to move around an operational environment without being in the way, and I know what the job actually looks and feels like — which is what makes the content authentic.
How long does production take?
A recruitment campaign typically takes three to six weeks from first call to final delivery, depending on scope. We establish a firm timeline in the proposal so you know exactly when assets will be ready.
Can you work within our scheduling constraints?
Yes. I understand that public safety agencies operate around shift schedules, call volume, and operational priorities. We plan around your availability, not the other way around.
What is the investment for a recruitment campaign?
Pricing is scoped to the project — agency size, deliverables, and timeline all factor in. Reach out and I will put together a proposal based on what your department actually needs.
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