Communications Technology Specialist

Norfolk Public School District COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Norfolk, Virginia

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• Job : 5161473
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 13, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $23.27 to $37.96 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Support Staff >
  Administrative Assistant, Support Staff >
  Secretary

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.5 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year;
Grade LL

DEFINITION

Performs advanced level systems maintenance on videography and other technical equipment in support of Norfolk Public Schools Division of Communications and Community Engagement. The work involves alignment, calibration and set up of all equipment used in videography and teleproduction. Provides insight and analytics for various Communications platforms including video views, social media reach/engagement, website usage (i.e. clicks and keyword searches). Identifies areas in which to streamline and optimize through equipment replacement and/or upgrades.

Work may include serving in capacity of a video production specialist as required or assigned. The work also requires the employee to advise and consult on technical aspects of video production.

SUPERVISION

Duties are performed under the direction of the Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Community Engagement Officer. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Communications.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is single position class assigned only to the videography unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS

• Supervises operation of all originating sources into the modulation for cable transmission (Channel
  47).
• Designs system configuration for television studio and post-production facilities.
• Works with cable company technicians to ensure integrity of cable transmission signals and manages vendor support for streaming service to maintain integrity of online transmission.
• Installs and performs minor maintenance on audio and video equipment and system components.
• Works with the Manager of Videography and Information Technology staff for provision of the highest technical standards possible.
• Monitors readiness status of all video/audio/transmission equipment and circuitry.
• Aligns and calibrates all equipment used in videography to meet broadcast and streaming standards.
• Recommends equipment repairs or inspection requiring off-line servicing.
• Maintains equipment inventory including but not necessarily limited to purchase date and price, vendor, and maintenance schedule (if applicable). Identifies obsolete or non-functioning equipment and plans for proper asset disposal.
• Identifies outdated materials for archiving or disposal. Creates orderly, sortable, searchable storage systems for archival or historic footage that is accessible to the Communications and Community Engagement team, likely in a digital format.
• Maintains updated programming on Channel 47 and identifies content from other areas including NPS web, social, and school-specific sites for use on NPS channel.
• Provides production and direction services for video and audio efforts in studio and/or on location.
• Adds or oversees addition of "patches" required to configure equipment for special production needs. Ensures videography equipment uses appropriate NPS servers, firewalls, and cyber safety protocols.
• Reviews professional literature and make recommendations regarding equipment selection and utilization.
• Provides reports as required to the manager and Director, including stats and analytics as described previously.
• Advises and consults with media specialists and video production personnel about technical aspects of video production/set-up and cable operations at school building level.
• May perform functions of a video production specialist as required or assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practices, components, circuits, and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the calibration, set-up, general design, operations of television production, cable transmission equipment, and electronic…