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Provides good quality programming and achieves the interest of the department. Allows for a smooth operation and provides access to other departments to express their services to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Captures, edits, and produces programs scheduled at the City of Laredo Public Access Channel Center TV, which includes: City Council meetings, Planning and Zoning meetings, Finance meetings, Operations meetings, Historical meetings, Civil Service Hearings and Meetings, Webb County Appraisal District meetings, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, special City Council meetings, and political events.
• Reviews and accepts assignments provided by supervisor.
• Plans and prepares for assigned assignments.
• Makes sure to arrive at scheduled events on time.
• Makes capture events; uploads capture data to editing station; produces movie files, burns to DVD, and sends them to respective parties.
• Logs assignments within assigned binder book.
• Updates Excel spreadsheet at assigned computer for programs to air on the public access channels.
• Encodes, programs, and monitors channel 2 (Laredo religious access user group).
• Prepares, sets up, installs, tests, operates and captures audio/video data from field events such as: parades, United Way, out of the ordinary meetings, and fundraiser sporting events.
• Operates and maintains windows-based stream server and workstation file archive.
• Encodes, modifies, programs, logs, and monitors drop-off DVDs for Channels 3, 13, and 18.
• Prepares, tests, and operates City of Laredo committee meetings at City Council Chambers.
• Provides assistance to front office, which includes: handling customer needs and directing/processing in-call general business activities.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains audio/video master control room at the City of Laredo Telecommunications Center.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a city vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of digital videography and photography, and editing software.
• Knowledge of operating Apple MAC workstations and its software and hardware.
• Knowledge of operating City Council A/V room equipment for recording official city meetings and events.
• Must have technical director knowledge in a multi-camera environment.
• Knowledge of the operational use of TV Master Control programming.
• Knowledge of PC workstations and applicable software.
• Knowledge of the operational use of inter-format equipment.
• Knowledge of the operational use of Anchor PA System.
• Knowledge of news, TV production, and broadcast.
• Knowledge of the use of Sony PMW-EX3, XDCam in both field and studio environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skills in good planning and organization.
• Skills in electrical/wiring procedures.
• Skills in efficient use of personal computer and applicable software.
• Skills in efficient use of projections and other presentation equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both orally and writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image for the City of Laredo.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Sometimes

• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Confined space
• Vehicles

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Seldom:

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes:

• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel

Seldom:

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often:

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. -AND- At least one (1) year of work experience in the field of videography and non-linear editing.

Required Certifications or License:

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Additional Requirements:

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.