Multimedia Coordinator

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for production and support of the City's video and multimedia communications products. Supports operation of the Government Access Channel which includes taping, broadcasting and archiving City Council and other meetings. Supports creation of promotional videos and graphics for the organization to include to Government Channel, website and social media outlets.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform live production including City Council Meetings, board and commission meetings and events to include set up of cameras, audio and lighting equipment.

Support production of informational, promotional and training videos including coordination, video shooting, lighting, audio, and editing.

Produce programs and broadcast information for the city channel including graphic messages and video.

Support production of broadcast news packages and programs.

Assist in scheduling video playback on Government Access Channel.

Perform minor maintenance on equipment as needed.

Assist departments with their Audio/Video needs in City Council Chambers.

Take still photos and video for use in videos and other projects.

Design graphics for print, video, web and social media that promote City programs and services.

Assist in producing and sharing content on the City's YouTube channel.

Produce and distribute audio/video tape copies when requested.

Accomplish other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves on various employee committees as necessary.

Required Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in videography, broadcasting, communications, radio/television/film, or related field and
• Two (2) years directly related experience in video production, television, broadcasting, multimedia; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used for video production, television broadcasting, and multimedia products.
• Ability to utilize video cameras, sound equipment, lighting equipment, editing equipment and related video and audio equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize skills for television program creation, development, production and editing.
• Knowledge of broadcast video principles and techniques.
• Ability to create graphic designs for multimedia products.
• Ability to utilize computer applications as related to areas assigned.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; excellent spelling and grammar required.
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public and other professionals.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Texas Class C driver's license by date of hire.

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and irregular schedule as needed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Sound and lighting controls, video recording and playback equipment, Audio/Video timing and scheduling devices, video and image editing and creation systems, video cameras, digital camera, televisions, overhead projector, telephone, personal computer, hand tools, fax and copy machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee occasionally comes in contact with electrical hazards.

The employee is exposed to eye strain from display terminals and back and neck strain from constant keyboard work.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of background noise from audio/video equipment fans.