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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMedia Production Services CoordinatorCITY OF IOWA CITY – Job Description Job Class #26-14 FLSA Exempt Civil Service Identification Position Title: Media Production Services Coordinator Department: City Manager’s Office Division: Cable Television Supervisor: Communications Coordinator Job Summary Manages and oversees the Division's Media Production Services group, government and community video production, audio/visual and digital program production and post-production. Facilitates program cablecast and distribution of Division programs. Reviews and determines Division media standards including systems design, quality control, production priority and production staff assignments. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Manages the Community Television Service (CTS) including collaboration with community organizations to aid completion and delivery of television programming to meet community information needs. Receives production requests and maintains records of community client production, support and programming activities. Serves as Commission Staff for the Iowa City Telecommunications; attends Commission meetings and performs duties as Secretary. Prepares periodic reports regarding City media productions and other activities. Assists in preparation of annual Division budget. Researches and recommends equipment purchases for media production and post-production. Performs and supervises video production including studio and field production, lighting, production planning, set design; photographic projects, script writing, consultation, audio/visual production and the set-up and dismantling of equipment in a safe manner. Directs, supervises and evaluates the work of permanent and hourly video production and support staff. Recruits and oversees work-study, intern and volunteer employees. Develops appropriate training programs and materials. Operates and/or troubleshoots a variety of video, audio, electrical and mechanical equipment. Job Class #26-14 Cable Television Page 2 Updated 12/20/2019 Performs general equipment maintenance. Coordinates and/or provides media support services for other City departments and access channels including audio visual equipment use, recommendations, troubleshooting and maintenance. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Conditions The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are encountered while performing those essential functions. 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Bachelor's degree or equivalent in media production/television or a related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required. Five years of experience in television production or media production required. Experience working with community organizations required. Significant experience with videography, video editing, scripting, TV studio production and multi-media graphics required. Significant management experience required. Ability to prepare written annual reports, bid documents, and to understand accounting documents required. Experience with Internet and computers, current non-linear computer editing, digital field and studio acquisition equipment and audio recording equipment required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for education/experience requirements. Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience and Certification Master's degree or equivalent in media production/television from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body preferred. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems required. Computer database experience desired. Experience working in cable access television desired. Job Class #26-14 Cable Television Page 3 Updated 12/20/2019 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.