Media Producer and Video Editor- Department of Technology

Overview

The City & County of San Francisco’s Emmy Award Winning television station, SFGovTV, is looking for a creative and dynamic Media Producer / Video Editor. SFGovTV and SFGovTV2, San Francisco's Cable Channels 26 and 78, provide the citizens of San Francisco access to quality government programming. SFGovTV’s You Tube channel provides original programming and information on city events, city services and city life.

Take a journey through the city's neighborhoods and experience its culture with programs that highlight the unique character of San Francisco. SFGovTV showcases the work of city departments and the people that makes our city move.

The City & County of San Francisco’s Department of Technology (DT) is the enterprise technology services provider within San Francisco City & County government, delivering technology infrastructure and services to approximately 28,000 employees and 800,000 citizens. SFGovTV is part of DT and delivers the best of City Hall to homes 24/7. DT has an annual operating budget of over $97M and contains over 200 employees.

Core service areas include:
Technology Architecture & Security, Technology Service Delivery & Management, Client Services & Project Management Office, Public Safety Systems & Wiring, Technology Administration, Policy & Governance, and Public Communications & Television.

• Supports coverage of public meetings using broadcast and virtual meeting technology.
• Performs production, post-production video editing for SFGovTV programming for client and original productions. Integrates knowledge of nonlinear editing systems (Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer or similar NLE), media management, graphics integration, workflow with audio post production, video encoding, and delivery.
• Determines the best way to convey a message or tell a story through editing while working with a producer or serving as your own producer.
• Maintains archive of master clips and b-roll selects.
• Designs graphics for video deliverables utilizing Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects.
• Develops video programs for television, website, social media, You Tube in alignment with station regulations.
• Creates scripts, produces, coordinates production logistics, directs on-camera talent and crew and operates video production equipment for the recording and/or live transmission of original programs and City government meetings and events.
• Develops and maintains social media content to engage constituents to increase viewership.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Experience
  :
  Four (4) years of broadcast production experience.
• License and Certification
  :
  Possession of a valid California Driver's license.
• Substitution
  : A certificate from a recognized media production program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience, or possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in broadcasting, graphic design, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot a variety of audio and video equipment (hardware & software) including professional studio, ENG, and robotic video cameras, character generators, video and audio mixers, light and grip equipment, audio & video switchers, and video editing applications; operate a variety of office equipment, set up and maintain records, track resources; format, edit and update information into viewable and readable "on-air" public information;

recognize deficiencies in video and sound; shoot digital still photos; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with public, city staff and programming sources and communicate clearly with producers; respond to public in a polite and tactful manner.

• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX). Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is up to 36 months and will not result in an eligible list or…