City of Topeka, KS
Video Production Specialist
City of Topeka, KS, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66604
The City of Topeka is seeking a creatively-minded individual to serve as a Video Production Specialist with the Communications team. This position is responsible for providing graphic, video and audio-visual services to city departments and will work with the Communications team in the daily management functions of the government access cable television station.
What you'll do:
* Produce and edit graphic and video features for city departments for training, public information, promotion and public education.* Maintain logs of the citys social media accounts.* Produce, direct and televise government meetings.* Stay up-to-date with current and evolving systems in graphic design, video production and software.
The ideal candidate:
* Is skilled in creatively translating ideas and information into video productions.* Has technical knowledge and operation of audio/video television studio and field equipment.* Is a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work under tight deadlines.* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
* A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Journalism or a closely related field is preferred.* Without a bachelors degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required along with a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to four years.
* Two years of broadcast, cable television production, video production, journalism or a closely related field is required.* Additional licenses or certifications may be required.
Entry rate of pay: $23.07 - $27.68, DOQ
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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
* Health/Dental Insurance* Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.* Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year* Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance* (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan* Short-Term Disability Insurance* Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic* Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Assistance Program.
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What you'll do:
* Produce and edit graphic and video features for city departments for training, public information, promotion and public education.* Maintain logs of the citys social media accounts.* Produce, direct and televise government meetings.* Stay up-to-date with current and evolving systems in graphic design, video production and software.
The ideal candidate:
* Is skilled in creatively translating ideas and information into video productions.* Has technical knowledge and operation of audio/video television studio and field equipment.* Is a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work under tight deadlines.* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
* A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Journalism or a closely related field is preferred.* Without a bachelors degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required along with a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to four years.
* Two years of broadcast, cable television production, video production, journalism or a closely related field is required.* Additional licenses or certifications may be required.
Entry rate of pay: $23.07 - $27.68, DOQ
Click here for a full position description (please right-click to open in new tab)
The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
* Health/Dental Insurance* Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.* Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year* Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance* (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan* Short-Term Disability Insurance* Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic* Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Assistance Program.
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer