Audio Visual Production Specialist Job at Louisiana Department of State Civil Se

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Audio Visual Production Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Salary: $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 419-206858-AA

Department: DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date: 03/12/2025

Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

This vacancy is located in Louisiana State Police Training Academy – Baton Rouge. This position may be filled as a probational appointment.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Five years of experience in planning, directing, or producing television programs or audio-visual presentations; OR
2. A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in planning, directing, or producing television programs or audio-visual presentations; OR
3. A bachelor's degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications plus one year of experience in planning, directing, or producing television programs or audio-visual presentations; OR
4. An advanced degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications.

Function of Work: To perform a variety of tasks related to audio-visual media production and operation.

Level of Work: Experienced.

Supervision Received: General from higher ranking agency personnel.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions: Differs from Television Producer by lack of supervisory responsibility and by less complex duties related to the creation, development, and implementation of original concepts for programs.

Examples of Work:

1. Produces video tapes, including operating video cameras, production switching, and lighting equipment; setting up sets; and editing tapes.
2. Produces pictures and slides using a 35mm camera.
3. Operates and programs special effects switcher and character generator in television production control room.
4. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and materials including changing bulbs and cleaning and repair of film.
5. Maintains video tape and film library along with media checkout procedures.
6. Sets up and operates classroom video equipment (cameras, recorders, players, and monitors), 16mm movie and 35mm slide projectors, and film strip or overhead projectors.
7. Confers with instructors and prepares equipment and materials.
8. Troubleshoots and repairs television studio and field equipment.
9. Maintains property control inventory.
10. May write scripts.
11. May compile and edit program music sound tracks.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at Insurance Benefits

Parental Leave: Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at Parental Leave Information

Holidays and Leave: State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3. Good Friday
4. Memorial Day
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veteran's Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Christmas Day

* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement: State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems. These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.