Multimedia Specialist II

Multimedia Specialist II (Communications Department)

Power South Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members – 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems – in Alabama and northwest Florida. Power South's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida. Power South's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine Power South locations.

Safety is Power South's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

The purpose of this position is to provide reliable, quality services with audio/video, multimedia, webcasting, video conferencing, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) services in such a way that serves the needs of and builds relationships with member systems, Power South employees, and other community organizations and partners. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Video Production, Photography, Multimedia, Information Systems, Networking or a related field.

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, this position requires an Associate degree and two (2) years of experience in the use of electronic media production and multimedia, and AV systems integration. In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of experience in the use of electronic media production and multimedia, and AV systems integration may be considered. Basic knowledge of desktop applications, and basic knowledge of industry technologies is desired.

This position requires competency in MS-Windows and PC applications, PC hardware maintenance, software installation, PC upgrades, connecting and maintaining peripherals, maintaining and installing PC-AV integration. The incumbent must be able to achieve required AV certification credentials within one (1) year of employment, maintain required certification credentials, and participate in ongoing AV training related to operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of various equipment and UAS.

• Responsible for requests including maintenance and troubleshooting of in-house audio/video control systems in the Power South conference rooms and boardroom, computer networking, and assists with AV system integration for the purpose of ensuring audio-visual equipment is set up and operational in all Power South conference rooms and boardroom.
• Responsible for the set up and installation of equipment such as microphones, speakers, audio mixers, amplifiers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables for events and functions such as meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences during the regular work week, after hours, and occasionally weekends for on-site and off-site meeting locations.
• Serves as visual observer/spotter and assists Power South's UAS pilot with regulatory, technical, and operational use of the UAS; assists with coordination, evaluation and compliance of FAA rules and regulations and other regulatory bodies on obtaining waivers and permissions for accessing complex airspace; assists with requests for use of UAS, applicable corporate procedures, documentation and asset maintenance and project execution.
• Assists in providing photography, videography and creative services for Power South and its distribution members, during the regular work week, after hours and some weekends.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of Power South by promoting teamwork, group goals and objectives, properly communicating and cooperating within the Power South organization and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

• Medical and Dental Insurance
  - Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
  - Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  - Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
  - Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

EOE, including disability/vets