Media Production Technician

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

* Media Production Technician

* 1 position opened until filled

Agency Information:

The Adjutant General's Department

Kansas Military

Public Affairs Office

Topeka, Ks

About the Position

Who can apply:
Those who meet the criteria

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday-8:00am-5:00 pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES

Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES

Compensation: $ 27.56 per hour.

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

* This position requires T3 security clearance as a Media Production Technician. This position works in the Public Affairs Office of the Kansas Adjutant General's Department and has access to areas at National Guard or military facilities that were assigned and is required to enter areas where security clearance may be required as part of their job depending on projects assigned.

This position is also responsible for photography, videography and social media development/maintenance for the Kansas Adjutant General and his department.

* Prepares internal and external public affairs products for distribution through social media, DVIDs, agency websites and release to civilian media, as applicable. Researches and writes stories/articles and rewrites material intended for distribution. Lays out and edits the agency annual report. Shoots related to photos and video, as required. Edits and revises products for style, format and content; and review and edits photography and artwork for quality and composition.

Produces original media material such as graphics to be used on social media. Assists in creating content and posting to agency web/social media.

* Performs work for the production/management/maintenance of electronic and web-based information products. Write draft and final versions of feature articles for internal and external audiences. Confers with program specialists, action officers, and other subject matter experts to obtain the latest and most accurate information and imagery approved for public release.

* Provides coverage of and products of events with local organizations, state and national legislative offices and internal events which are designed to promote positive relations between the Guard and surrounding communities

* Participate in Kansas Division of Emergency Management exercises such as Wolf Creek and Foreign Animal Disease exercises.

* During disasters such as flooding, tornadoes, ice storms, etc., may be required to work outside regular hours on short notice to support emergency response activities. This includes writing news releases, monitoring social media, providing coverage of disaster response and other duties as assigned. Responsible for serving in the Joint Information Center (JIC) and working with other agency personnel to gather information.

Work is reviewed by the Director of Public Affairs.

* Other duties as assigned. Performs other responsibilities related to job class which meet the organizational needs of the office and support the mission of the Public Affairs Office of the Adjutant General's Department.

Qualifications

* Education:

* Must have high school diploma or equivalent. See additional minimum education or training requirements below.

Education or Training-special or professional:

* Must have a minimum of 12 months of specialized experience, education or training involving knowledge of writing, communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to the public affairs of an agency. Experience in applying and adapting knowledge of strictly controlled situations of an agency. Experience writing articles on…