Information Specialist III - Media Production Specialist - Communications Division (022185)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

9h

About The Position

Performs highly complex informational and communications work. Work involves coordinating the research, writing, editing, filming, and production of informational programs and materials for release to news media and for use by the agency, the public, and other agencies. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Communications, Media Relations, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning media relations, video editing, video production, photography, public relations, or social media and communications experience.
• Knowledge of digital photography and video production principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge digital photo and video production and editing, computer graphics, and multimedia presentation procedures.
• Knowledge of on-location and field production principles, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to research and prepare information for the design of communication plans and other material related to the goals and priorities of the agency.
• Skill to compose content for Web and print publication.
• Skill to research and prepare copy and scripts to achieve a communication goal.
• Skill in the use of photographic, video production and editing, and audiovisual equipment.
• Skill to setup and operate a public address system to include: microphones, mixer, amplifier, speakers, recorders, and other related equipment.
• Skill in writing for news, documentary, and training formats.
• Skill in lighting, screen directing, and directing for studio and field production.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining archived media.
• Skill to train others.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, crawl, twist, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews and researches sources ensuring completeness and accuracy of printed and online materials; coordinates the illustrative, photographic, and audiovisual content of publications; and coordinates the preparation and distribution of content through various platforms.
• Prepares and conducts in-studio and on-location production shoots; edits photos, videos, and social media content; and maintains agency photographic and media archive.
• Researches, writes, and edits production scripts and articles.
• Coordinates audio/visual support and photography of agency and board meetings, conferences, and other presentations and ceremonies.
• Resolves technical problems for agency staff regarding photography and video equipment and techniques.
• Provides training and technical assistance to include the procurement of software and supplies.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees