Producer III

Production Specialist III

Coordinates television and audiovisual production for the City of Missouri City government access channel (MCTV), website and social media outlets. The Production Specialist III position is responsible for building, promoting and maintaining a positive image for the City through effective public relations methods, media coverage and storytelling. Reporting relationship: Senior Producer/Communications Manager.
Planning, creating, scripting, coordinating, producing, directing, and editing videos.
Plans and facilitates studio and field-based video production; coordinates pre-production and production planning activities; interacts with clients; transports, sets up and operates all video and audio equipment as required.
Plans and performs video post-production tasks including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing; creates and utilizes motion, graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses video projects in various formats for output.
Performs occasional on-camera and voice-over work for City productions. Meets with City staff to assure coverage of pertinent events and activities; assists in producing and writing promotional spots, packages, and features for City services.
Works with City departments upon request to produce educational, training, and safety videos.
Performs a variety for technical and creative responsibilities for video production including format design, scriptwriting, editing, preparation of storyboards, lighting, set design, camera operation, and creation of special effects.
Utilizes software suite equipment. Operates live broadcast equipment for the City Council, work sessions and other live events as required; to include control room operation of cameras and switching equipment; using motion and still graphic software to support studio and field productions; promoting and assisting with maintaining video presence on the City's website and other social media outlets.
Performs scheduling duties for automated playback of produced segments and broadcasts.
Ensures all established policies and procedures related to the government access channel are followed. This includes what can be submitted to air and who is allowed to use the channel.
Maintains guidelines and forms for graphic and video requests.
Provides audio/visual support to staff for internal and external purposes.
Prepares and submits budget requests; recommends equipment purchases and replacements.
Attends various City events to capture photo and/or video.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience of professional studio and field-based video production, along with scripting and management procedures, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology. Must be proficient in non-linear editing using Adobe Creative Suite.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in media production, communications, television broadcasting, film, journalism, advertising, public relations, or closely related field.
Knowledge of: Posting video to social media outlets. Cable television operations and programming. Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. City organization, operations, policies and procedures. Copyright and public information requirements, laws and regulations. Principles and techniques of customer service. Planning and reviewing the work of others.
Ability to: Operate a variety TV equipment, including camera and editing systems and related equipment. Manage complex video projects effectively and efficiently. Communicate clearly, concisely, tactfully and effectively, orally and in writing. Give, understand, and carry out a variety of detailed oral and written instructions. Work independently and in a team environment. Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Solve problems within scope of responsibility. Operate a personal computer using applicable software. Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work including the general public. Work irregular work hours when needed.
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
Medical Plans (Three Options):
Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Provider: Cigna
Deductibles: Single: $2,500 annually Family: $5,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $5,000 annually Family: $10,000 annually
Additional Details: Employee pays dependent premiums Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Provider: H.S.A. Bank
Features: Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses Contribution Limits: Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit) Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit) Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000 City Contributions: Employee only: $1,500 Employee & Family: $2,750 Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
Provider: Cigna
Deductibles: Single: $1,500 annually Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $4,500 annually Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays: Generic: $10 Preferred: $40 Non-Preferred: $80
EPO Plan
Provider: Cigna
Deductibles: Single: $1,500 annually Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $4,500 annually Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays: Generic: $10 Preferred: $45 Non-Preferred: $80
Dental Plans (Two Options):
DHMO Plan
Provider: Cigna Features: No deductible No annual maximum Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
Provider: Cigna Features: $1,500 per person annual maximum $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
Vision
Provider: Vision Service Plan Features: Eye Exam $10 Copay Frames $150 Allowance Annually
Life Insurance
Provider: Ochs Securian Financial Coverage: $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City) $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City) Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000
Flexible Spending Account
Provider: Flores Features: Pre-tax Medical Spending Account Pre-tax Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Provider: Aflac Accident Short-Term Disability Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Statewide retirement system 7% employee contribution City contributes 2 to 1 Visit TMRS for more information
Optional Deferred Compensation
457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square
Other Benefits
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per calendar year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
Vacation: Earned based on years of service: 0-5 years: 14 days 6 years: 15 days 7 years: 16 days 8 years: 17 days 9 years: 18 days 10-14 years: 19 days 15 years or more: 20 days Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
Sick Leave: