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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Cable Television Coordinator
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: January 1999
ORG/POS #: 1032/2965
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To supervise the City's audiovisual
communications and television operations.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general supervision from the Assistant City
Manager.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans,
directs, and coordinates all video production services, including the
broadcasting and recording of City Board and Commission meetings and
non-televised educational and training films.
2. Provides
consultation to City department representatives in developing strategies for
the use of cable television and video production services to produce effective
educational, training, and informative programs.
3. Serves
as liaison to the cable company on technical matters.
4. Trains,
directs, and supervises personnel in the operation of multi-camera video
switching and recording systems during live telecasts of City Board meetings.
5. Supervises
the operation of video equipment in the editing of filmed materials to produce
public service announcements, special announcements, and special programs for
City departments.
6. Supervises
the design, construction, and remodeling of video production facilities;
develops a plan to equip rooms and facilities to house video equipment.
7. Prepares
bid specifications for the purchase of all video related equipment.
8. Supervises
the installation, maintenance, and scheduling of visual communications
equipment and systems, and the coordination of its use.
9. Supervises
the maintenance of files and materials for use as background for special
announcements and for stock footage.
10. Operates
a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops,
recommends, and implements operating policies to ensure quality programming and
telecasting; researches material for long-term planning for video applications.
JOB TITLE: Cable Television Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
2. Recruits
and selects independent contractors, volunteers, work study students, and
interns.
3. Supervises
the scheduling of special events sponsored by City agencies in the preparation
of announcements for broadcast.
4. Contacts
outside agencies to obtain materials for broadcast.
5. Compiles
tentative annual budget figures for personnel, equipment, and material costs
and submits them to the Assistant to the City Manager for approval.
6. Provides
photographic services to City departments for special events.
7. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides general
supervision to the Video Production Technician, Youth Video Program
Coordinator, assigned interns, work study students, and contractors.
JOB SPECIFICATION
CABLE TELEVISION COORDINATOR
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of considerable
difficulty in supervising the City's audiovisual communications and
television operations.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: January 1999
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Plans, directs,
and coordinates all video production services, including the broadcasting and
recording of City Board and Commission meetings and non-televised educational
and training films.
Provides
consultation to City department representatives in developing strategies for
the use of cable television and video production services to produce effective
educational, training, and informative programs.
Serves as
liaison to the cable company on technical matters.
Trains,
directs, and supervises personnel in the operation of multi-camera video
switching and recording systems during live telecasts of City Board meetings.
Supervises
the operation of video equipment in the editing of filmed materials to produce
public service announcements, special announcements, and special programs for
City departments.
Supervises
the design, construction, and remodeling of video production facilities;
develops a plan to equip rooms and facilities to house video equipment.
Prepares bid
specifications for the purchase of all video related equipment.
Supervises
the installation, maintenance, and scheduling of visual communications
equipment and systems, and the coordination of its use.
Supervises
the maintenance of files and materials for use as background for special
announcements and for stock footage.
Operates a
City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of the principles and practices of electronic journalism.
Considerable
knowledge
of cable television operations.
Considerable
knowledge
of the principles, practices, and requirements for producing public service
announcements.
Considerable
knowledge
of television broadcast regulations and standards.
Good
knowledge
of budget processes.
JOB TITLE: Cable Television Coordinator
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Skill in the operation of a video
camera.
Skill in the operation of audio
recording devices.
Skill in the operation of
electronic video editing devices.
Skill in the operation of electronic
video switching devices.
Skill in the operation of
photographic equipment.
Skill in the operation of an
automatic transmission vehicle.
Ability to plan, direct, and
produce television programs.
Ability to develop policies and
procedures related to cable television programming.
Ability to supervise the design and
modification of video production facilities.
Ability to prepare bid
specifications for the purchase of video and audio equipment.
Ability to install and maintain
video and audio production equipment.
Ability to direct the work
activities of assigned technical personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
a Bachelor's degree in Radio, Television, and Film, or a related area; at
least two (2) years of experience in television production; at least one
(1) year of supervisory experience; OR
any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
Must possess
a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before
employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this
position.
JOB TITLE: Cable Television Coordinator
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are
representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES NO
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Lifting (lbs.) |
15 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
15 |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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ü |
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Walking |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
ü |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
ü |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
ü |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
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Work Near Moving Mechanical
Parts |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
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Fumes or Dust |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
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ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
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ü |