Senior Video Production Specialist - Communications

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

SENIOR VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

PG 18 - EXEMPT

$59,404.80 ANNUALLY

Employee Benefits

* Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

* Medical, Dental, Vision

* Life Insurance

* FRS Retirement

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Education Incentives

* Deferred Compensation Plan

* Wellness Incentives

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Free Employee Gym

* Free Employee Health Clinic

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Advanced professional, creative and technical work, planning, coordinating, directing and producing television programs and videos for government access channel and digital media.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

* Under general direction, employee works in accordance with government television standards of producers, and directs the activities of lower level production personnel and interns.

* Exercises significant initiative and discretion in the professional and technical aspects of program production.

* Work includes physical and mental difficulty and includes all aspects of video production.

* Must be able to work in a high-stress environment with multiple high- priority deadlines and manage simultaneous activities for clients of varying levels of importance.

* Project development and execution for television and digital media, including research, script development, production, editing and broadcasting. Identifies and recommends resources needed to accomplish productions.

* Lead video/audio engineering operations and projects to include design, data collection, writing specifications, reviewing project status, and ensuring compliance with requirements.

* Design, procure, install and maintain video and audio production systems, post-production systems, and automated playback system.

* Formulate technical requirements and prepare bid specifications for video and audio systems and related distribution systems.

* Assists in strategic and long-range planning of channel's operations, programming, and equipment acquisition.

* Instructs and oversees the work of support staff, contract producers, and interns during productions to ensure proper performance of assignments and equipment usage.

* Operates master control/studio control for live and pre-recorded programming switching, including encoding and quality control of video and audio signals.

* Procures, produces, schedules, directs, edits, and programs television shows, internet videos and public service announcements.

* Produces, directs, and operates equipment for live and taped remote television productions. Coordinates with event planners to ensure best use of equipment and personnel resources.

* Directs and participates in set up for studio, truck and remote productions including site surveys, lighting, audio, camera setup, laying cable, shooting and other engineering duties for video-production and operation of motor vehicle as required.

* Sets up public address/microphone systems at county functions.

* Coordinates with county communications specialists to ensure maximum exposure for high-profile projects.

* Maintains video library.

* Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

* Demonstrated advanced proficiency in proper use of video production equipment, strong script writing skills, non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop), directing, graphics, audio, waveform monitor, vector scope, traffic and automated playback, troubleshooting of equipment, word processing and scripting programs.

* Able to work independently and productively and direct work of others as needed.

* Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including programs and applications.

* Knowledge of media production and dissemination techniques, broadcasting, switching, control and system operations.

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