Production and Creative Director

Community Seven Television is seeking a Production and Creative Director to lead daily studio production operations, live switching, and volunteer programming support onsite in Billings, MT.
Daily studio production including technical support for producers and organizations
Edit shows as needed
Import and encode programming for video server playback
Support DVD duplication
Assist other access TV staff with community video production activities in the studio and in the field
Oversee the work of video crews
Help the General Manager develop and maintain professional production standards
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and cable programming methods and procedures
Identify resource needs and review them with the General Manager
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions; perform minor repairs when needed
Coordinate repair activities
Foster, maintain, and expand working relationships with producers and organizations
Live programming direction and switching , including: Weekly City Council and Yellowstone County Commission meetings
Monthly School Board meetings
Special programs and scheduled events, including election coverage, parades, holidays (Holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, Burn the Point, etc.), extra governmental meetings, debates, and other events as scheduled

Perform edits, uploads, indexing, and duplications necessary to archive events for future airing and reference
Volunteer program setup and ongoing engagement: Establish a volunteer training program and consistent communication method
Keep track of and log all volunteer hours
Create a monthly volunteer newsletter (new opportunities, celebration of accomplishments, volunteer of the month)
Maintain an email list of all volunteers

Assist producers with daily program production to maintain the highest production quality possible
Support production tasks including switching/directing, audio, graphics/titles, and lighting, plus pre or post-production as needed
Conduct orientation for new producers: Educate them on the facility and equipment
Train them on using the studio and any equipment they check out

Create an organization system for maintaining and checking out equipment
Oversee implementation of the system and take responsibility for equipment check-out
Requirements Experience in videography, editing, and customer service
PEG station experience is a plus
Preferred achievement of a Bachelor’s related to television production
Experience in videography industries
Familiarity with non-profit/community work
Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
Patience, understanding, and a solution-seeking mentality
Flexible schedule to work different configurations of 40 hours per week
Flexible hours revolve around event coverage
Must be available on the day after Thanksgiving and all Monday evenings
Technologies Video server playback
DVD duplication
Salary USD 38,000 - 44,000 per year
Benefits Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Long Range Evolution of the Job Work with the General Manager to implement, facilitate, and fulfill Media Assistance Grants for non-profit organizations
Work with the General Manager to develop video production training programs and workshops for TV members, volunteers, and organizations; instruct scheduled classes
Provide outreach to K–12 and post-secondary educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to develop specific and special media training programs
Provide continuing and advanced television production education based on the needs and abilities of TV members
Eventually develop volunteer management into managing an employee in a part-time role to recruit, maintain, train, and coordinate volunteers; seek out events to cover; and establish partnerships with organizations to stay informed of events and create internship, job shadow, and volunteer opportunities for students
Plan, prepare, coordinate, and implement equipment, staff, and volunteers to broadcast live remote productions from various field locations
Develop promotional videos for airing on the station highlighting types of shows, specific shows, the station, and special events

#J-18808-Ljbffr