Video Production Specialist

Provides video production support for city leadership and departments and programming for the city’s social media channels and cable tv station. Other job duties as apparent or assigned.

Owns original programming from concept to execution

Collaborates with team members to create show and video concepts.

Shoots, edits, and produces videos for marketing and storytelling purposes.

Works with Department management to analyze audiences and determine program objectives.

Coordinates details of ?eld and/or studio production, including multi-camera ?eld productions.

Delivers projects ahead of or by deadlines and within budget.

Evaluates program results and makes recommendations based on those results and industry trends

Evaluates equipment needs and makes recommendations based on industry standards.

Documents and maintains processes, procedures and policies related within scope.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of planning, design and preparation of video materials and equipment; general knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices and techniques of telecommunications; general knowledge of methods of video production; ability to be creative and innovative in programming, technical and artistic endeavors in dealing with a target audience; ability to understand and work from oral and written instructions; ability to shoot and edit video programs on a wide variety of subjects; skill in the use of professional-grade digital video production and editing equipment, ability to trouble- shoot technical challenges related to audio or video problems during ?eld productions, ability to assist other city departments with the use of audio and video equipment; working knowledge of social media content and trends and best practices on platforms; working knowledge of creative and production software; working knowledge of project management tools. Job requires some weekend and evening work hours and area travel.

Education and Experience
At least three years of experience as a producer, videographer or director of photography. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in film, marketing or a related ?eld; experience with creating social media content, films, short films, commercials, marketing and promotional videos; minimum of three years of recent digital video production experience in commercial or industrial; experience with non-linear editing systems (Adobe Premiere CC preferred); social media, lighting and audio knowledge. Experience in directing multi-camera studio, ?eld productions and screenwriting and working at an advertising agency is a plus.

Requires a valid Driver's License

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