HomeMy WebLinkAboutMedia Production AssistantUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Media Produc�on Assistant
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Communica�ons
Supervisor: Media Produc�on Services Coordinator
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 8
Job Number: 0810
Job Summary
Under general direc�on, produces, shoots, and edits videos for City and community
organiza�ons and performs other media func�ons and general du�es in support of the Media
Produc�on Services Coordinator. Operates a variety of specialized electronic equipment.
Creates long format video programming, including mee�ngs, lectures, community forums,
concerts and more. Creates short format video content for the City’s website, social media, and
cable TV channel – City Channel 4.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Collaborates with City departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and community
organiza�ons to produce and distribute video programming to meet community
informa�on needs.
• Operates a variety of video produc�on equipment and performs media produc�on,
including videography, photography, audio recording, direc�ng mul�-camera live
produc�ons, ligh�ng, produc�on planning, set design, script wri�ng, consulta�on and
setup and teardown of equipment.
• Edits or oversees the edi�ng of video programs and other mul�-media produc�ons.
• Supports the produc�on ac�vi�es of other Communica�ons staff.
• Provides non-produc�on media support for City departments, boards, commissions, and
other community organiza�ons, including public address setup, audiovisual equipment
loan or use, equipment purchase recommenda�ons, and equipment repair and/or
maintenance.
• Troubleshoots electrical or mechanical equipment problems, performs general
equipment maintenance, and facilitates needed repairs.
• Performs facility management as assigned.
• Purchases miscellaneous supplies and items related to the maintenance, repair, or
replacement of minor equipment.
• Manages the television studio, studio equipment use, maintenance, repair and
construc�on of video program sets, and produc�on vehicle use and maintenance.
• Maintains produc�on ac�vity records, equipment inventory and maintenance records.
Updated: March 2024
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs all other related du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and experience. Degree and/or
experience in Videography or related.
• Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record required. Must be 18
years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
educa�on and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved
writen or oral instruc�ons.
• Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to read and understand writen technical materials in order to perform
produc�on ac�vi�es.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on.
• Ability to write direc�ons, rou�ne reports and correspondence, and provide oral
instruc�ons.
• Knowledge of basic videography, scrip�ng, edi�ng, audio, and ligh�ng techniques.
• Skill in making minor electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Skill in opera�ng a variety of specialized electronic and video equipment.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Updated: March 2024
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the du�es of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts, fumes or airborne par�cles, toxic or caus�c chemicals, and traffic hazards.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather condi�ons, dampness, direct sunlight,
dust, pollen, insect s�ngs, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
unless working outdoors which may be loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work
environment and/or crisis situa�ons.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Geoff Fruin, City Manager (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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