Video Production Specialist Senior - ATXN

Position Information Posting Title Video Production Specialist Senior - ATXN Job Requisition Number COA084534 Position Number 118453 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Public Information Office Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Radio-TV-Film (RTVF), Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications or in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position is involved in the hands-on, day-to-day technical work associated with the ATXN TV operation. With seven studios, eight control rooms, remote facilities and nearly non-stop productions, your skills in operation and innovation will be tested on a daily basis. Responsibilities will include: Installing and maintaining all video equipment for multiple sites, including configuring and calibrating equipment and making adjustments Designing, implementing, monitoring, enhancing and troubleshooting systems Completing required testing for all equipment to ensure set up is completed accurately Strong applicants will be able to effectively analyze and communicate information to resolve issues and concerns as they arise. Work demands are both auditory and visual, as a significant portion of responsibilities require intensive testing for minor audio and video impairments and artifacts Driving Requirement:This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. New Hires must meet the City of Austin''s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. Pay Range $25.05 - $32.56 Hours Hours will vary based on operational needs and can be somewhat flexible, however some occasional nights and weekends will be required. Job Close Date 11/30/2021 Type of Posting External Department Communications and Public Information Office Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 301 W. 2nd Street Preferred Qualifications High-level knowledge of current and next generation digital television architecture, equipment and standards including video-over-IP, encoders, decoders, distribution, routing, switching, automation systems, etc. Individual must possess a fundamental understanding of digital audio and digital video signals, standards, machines Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Confers with clients to determine program needs, identify production options, assist with script development, and determine overall program content. Conceptualizes, designs, and coordinates the production of video and audio programs to be used in training and staff development, public information and education presentations, promotional programs, and internal and external informational productions. Determines video production equipment needs and makes recommendation for purchases. Sets up, hauls, loads, and unloads equipment; operates cameras, lighting equipment, teleprompters, microphones, and other audio equipment; and monitors and adjusts equipment during taping sessions. Shoots and edits video, selects music, designs digital video effects, and creates graphics in order to create a finished product using editing systems and equipment. Writes, either individually or as a member of a team, and edits scripts for video and audio productions. Duplicates and distributes video and audio programs on various media formats to department employees, the general public, the media, and other stakeholders. Coordinates complicated projects, sometimes including multiple departments. Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots equipment. May train other staff on best practices in video production. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.Skill in working with Electronic News-Gathering (ENG) cameras.Skill in using computers and related software applications.Skill in data analysis and problem solving.Skill in controlling operations of equipment or systems.Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.Ability to use non-linear editing systems.Ability to train others.Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual''s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation with a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Radio-TV-Film (RTVF), Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications or in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of related experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Describe your knowledge of best practices in television master control rooms. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City''s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

Created: 2021-11-29