JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Video Production Technician

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  1031/1073

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide technical assistance in the operations of the Government Access Television facility and in the development and production of video presentations.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Public Information Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Develops and produces video productions or programs for the Government Access Channel and for City departments to include the planning, shooting, scripting, and editing of such programs.

 

2.         Provides technical information and production assistance to City departments regarding use of video equipment.

 

3.         Assists City departments in the development of video based training programs or special presentations.

 

4.         Operates video equipment to produce public service announcements.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Maintains files of videotape for stock footage.

 

2.         Manages some maintenance and scheduling of audiovisual communication equipment and coordination of its use.

 

3.         Trains, directs, and supervises volunteers, interns, co-op students, and City employees in the operation of video equipment.

 

4.         Recommends bid specifications for purchase of new equipment.

 

5.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs technical work of average difficulty in providing technical assistance in the operations of the Government Access Television facility and in developing and producing video presentations.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Develops and produces video productions or programs for the Government Access Channel and for City departments to include the planning, shooting, scripting, and editing of such programs.

 

Provides technical information and production assistance to City departments regarding use of video equipment.

 

Assists City departments in the development of video based training programs or special presentations.

 

Operates video equipment to produce public service announcements.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of video production techniques.

 

Good knowledge of video equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of a video camera.

 

Skill in the operation of video editing devices.

 

Ability to plan, write, and produce video presentations.

 

Ability to install and maintain video equipment.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Completion of two (2) years of vocational-technical school or college coursework in Television and Film Production, Broadcast Journalism, or a related area; at least one (1) year of experience in video production and equipment; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

JOB TITLE:  Video Production Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTNUED

 

 

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

Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	50
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)		ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü