Video Production Specialist Sr.
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Posting Title: Video Production Specialist Sr.Job Requisition Number: AFD300532Position Number: 106242Job Type: Full-TimeDivision Name: Safety Operations CivMinimum 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.The Video Production Specialist Senior is responsible for capturing and editing Austin Fire Department (AFD) video and audio for training and public information purposes.APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
All applicants must provide a sample of their skills in the form of one video that is five (5) minutes or less in length that is accessible on YouTube.Applicants are also encouraged, but not required, to provide ten (10) still photos they have taken that demonstrate their creative and technical skills.Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:Please be sure to detail on the application all the previous employment experience you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.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 title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. Applications missing information and/or documents will be deemed incomplete applications and will not be considered.Austin Fire Department may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications will be accepted.Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External 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.Pay Range: $28.85 – $36.06 per hourHours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Monday-Friday with after hours as needed to cover special eventsJob Close Date: 08/29/2024Type of Posting: ExternalDepartment: FireRegular/Temporary: RegularGrant Funded or Pooled Position: Not ApplicableCategory: ProfessionalLocation: 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, Texas 78721Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:Experience working for a public safety agencyExperience working for the City of AustinExperience distributing information through a variety of social media platformsExperience juggling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated experience capturing and editing videoDemonstrated experience capturing and editing photographsAdvanced knowledge of visual media productionCreative skillsOrganizational skillsStrong communication skillsStrong customer service skillsDuties, 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 – Supervisor 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 does not require a Criminal Background Investigation.EEO/ADA:
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with 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 Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.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.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?
YesNo
* 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 have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
YesNo
* 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?
YesNo
* How much experience do you have as a videographer and video producer?
NoneLess than a yearOne to five yearsMore than five years
* How much experience do you have working for the City of Austin?
NoneLess than one yearOne to five yearsMore than five years
* How much experience do you have working in public safety environment (police, fire or EMS)?
NoneLess than one yearOne to five yearsMore than five years
* How many years of experience do you have with photography and photo editing?
NoneLess than 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 or more years
* Describe your experience planning and executing the creation of a public relations video. (Open Ended Question)
* Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents:ResumeMedia PresentationOptional Documents:Cover LetterOther DocumentContact City of Austin Employment ServicesOffice: 512-978-JOBS (5627)Privacy Notice
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