CATS Videographer​/Editor

Description

I perform a wide variety of daily production activities for the multiple-channel network offerings of the Library’s Community Access Television Services (CATS). I am the public face of CATS and am responsible for providing excellent customer service, both on location and at the CATS production facilities.

I assist in supporting Library customers in the use of various recording and editing equipment, as well as responding to technical and clerical support tasks; escalating as appropriate.

In my daily work, I may:

• Record live coverage of community events and government meetings.
• Operate video cameras and audio equipment to produce live and recorded programs for CATS’ telecasts and website presence.
• Set-up and break down various audio-visual equipment before and after each shoot.
• Transport equipment to/from field site using library vehicles.
• Ensure cameras and microphones are properly placed and all equipment is functioning properly prior to recording and/or live telecast.
• Safely return all equipment to the proper Library facilities storage area.
• Perform post-production activities; including media editing, title, graphics creation, and labeling.
• Perform other essential functions; completing the program within the stipulated time frame.
• Train customers on the use of video, audio, and editing equipment and answer related questions.
• Attend weekly production meetings to confirm scheduling of events, and I provide information to assist supervisors with resolution and improvement of any technical matters.
• Occasionally assist with master control duties by checking out video equipment and various media to customers.
• Responsible for monitoring five channels, three live streams, and being the first point of contact for library customers in the CATS unit.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks within the unit to maintain operation of the facility and to assure all equipment in proper working order.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with other employees and outside contacts in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, especially during off-site assignments.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of video production equipment.
• Ability to adapt to technical changes encountered during field production.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work regularly within deadlines.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees, patrons and community contacts (including government officials) of all ages, education and skills levels.
• Ability to lift light to moderately heavy objects required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Video production or related technical coursework/training required.
• One year of experience, with demonstrated understanding of basic video production principles, required.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and safe driving record required.

• Frequent sitting and performing various repetitive actions and extensive use of keyboards, mice monitors, and varied digital devices, requires using hands to finger, handling or feeling and repetitive motions.
• Regular standing, walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Work has standard vision requirements; frequent speaking, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Frequent effective communication skills to relay and perceive information when interacting with others.
• Frequent moving/transporting of materials and equipment from 25 lbs.
  
  - 50 lbs. of weight.
• Occasional moving/transporting of loads 75 lbs.+. (must be performed with another staff member’s assistance).
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs, ramps, and other heights/depths, and inclines.
• Regular bending at the waist and at the knees associated with materials transfers.
• Requires the ability to read, observe, closely inspect, and detect areas needing repair, correction of safety concerns, guidance of transporting equipment,…