Notice of Employment Opportunity
The following full-time job posting will remain open until
February 17, 2025.
Broadcast Technician I
Salary Range: $43,583 - $69,559
Starting Rate: $43,583 with 15 Step Wage Scale
Canton Township is a reciprocal unit as defined in the Reciprocal Retirement Act, Act 88 of 1961.
- This is an external posting open to all applicants.
- Must meet the minimum requirements of the position.
- Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
- Only those applications that are received prior to the posted deadline will be considered.
- See attached job description and hiring process for minimum qualifications and timeline.
The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
Dated Posted: February 5, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
BROADCAST TECHNICIAN I
NON-EXEMPT
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
This position works under the direction of the Canton Community Productions Coordinator and is responsible for assisting the other technicians and staff in the daily operations of the Township's government access station. Responsibilities include shooting, editing and playback of township programming. An employee in this position will be assigned to work days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Note: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed.)
- Perform audio and video capturing, editing and related functions associated with a variety of Township meetings, theater productions, and other events as assigned.
- Responsible for preparation of studio as assigned.
- Coordinate guest and interview scheduling.
- Perform studio opening and closing tasks as directed.
- Operate cable equipment including studio equipment, cameras, editors, and remote-control systems.
- Responsible for running audio board as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience converting and uploading videos to social media and the internet required.
- Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns.
- Experience with the use of ENG cameras and Adobe editing systems.
- Experience recording, editing and replaying events and meetings required.
- Previous video production experience required.
- Skill in organizing self and others; ability to self-start in discharging responsibilities.
- Ability to work in adverse environmental, extreme weather and field conditions.
- Must be self-motivated, dependable, and punctual.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish a good working relationship with the public, volunteers, and other employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Physical Demands:
- Stand - Frequently
- Walk - Frequently
- Sit - Occasionally
- Use of Hands/Fingers - Constantly
- Reach - Occasionally
- Climb - Occasionally
- Crawl - Occasionally
- Squat or Kneel - Frequently
- Bend - Frequently
Lift/Carry:
- Less than 10 lbs - Frequently
- 10 - 29 lbs - Frequently
- 30 - 59 lbs - Frequently
- 60 - 100 lbs - Occasionally
Push/Pull:
- Less than 10 lbs - Frequently
- 10 - 29 lbs - Frequently
- 30 - 59 lbs - Frequently
- 60 - 100 lbs - Occasionally
REPORTS TO: Canton Community Productions Coordinator
HIRING PROCESS
Broadcast Technician I
Wednesday, February 5 through Monday, February 17, 2025 - Employment Application
- Submit a Canton Township Employment Application Form, completed in its entirety prior to posted deadline date.
- Online applications must be completed and submitted electronically before 11:59 p.m. on deadline date.
- Paper applications must be received in the Canton Township Human Resources Division by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
- Faxed or emailed paper applications will not be accepted.
- All communication will be via email. Applicants must provide a valid email address on the application.
Tuesday, February 18 - Friday, February 21, 2025 - Application Screening Process
Employment applications will be screened to determine which candidates will be interviewed.
- This will be a competitive process. A limited number of candidates will be selected for the interview.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the minimum requirements of the job description.
- Application prepared representing the quality of desired professional work.
Week of March 10, 2025 - Oral Board Interviews
- Oral Interviews will be held on or after March 10th.
- Candidates selected for the Oral Interview will be notified via e-mail no later than February 28, 2025.
- Candidates that do not receive an email regarding the status of their application by February 28th are asked to contact Human Resources.
Upon Completion of Oral Board Interviews - Conditional Offer of Employment Extended
- Offer letter sent to top candidate.
- All offers of employment are contingent on the results of reference checks, background investigation, and satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.