Public Broadcast Specialist
About The Position
Performs intermediate technical work and detailed equipment maintenance for Calvert County's Public, Education and Government Network. The Public Broadcast Specialist assists with producing and delivering programs, assists in managing and maintaining social media accounts, and completes related work as apparent or assigned. The Public Broadcast Specialist is a motivated self-starter, a great communicator with talent and the public, exhibits strong organizational skills and proficiency in video production, delivery, and computer networking. Professional experience utilizing the Adobe Production Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop) in video production.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in video production and/or communications.
- Two years of experience in video production.
- Valid driver’s license.
- May be required to possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with applicable federal regulations.
- Knowledge of Audio/video production equipment.
- Knowledge of Video photography and editing equipment.
- Knowledge of Video equipment maintenance requirements.
- Knowledge of Social media content creation and management.
- Knowledge of Computer applications related to the work.
- Knowledge of Modern office procedures and practices including operation of office appliances.
- Knowledge of Administrative support procedures and practices.
- Ability to Produce broadcast quality video programs.
- Ability to Operate various audio/video equipment and related editing equipment.
- Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
- Ability to Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to Perform administrative support duties.
Nice To Haves
- Premier editing experience and advanced After Effects motion graphics skills are strongly preferred for this fast-turnaround production environment.
Responsibilities
- Delivers finished video files encoded properly for distribution on the government and education network, video on demand, and social media outlets.
- Utilizes state of the art motion graphics software to produce program opens and promotional segments.
- Shoots, edits and assists with the production of programming for the government and education network.
- Provides departmental administrative support; prepares and follows up on actions to ensure proper completion and takes necessary steps to resolve problems or expedite actions.
- Performs regular maintenance on video equipment.
- Assists with scheduling of the government and education network via head end.
- Maintains professional and collaborative working relationships with internal and external government and education entities and community members.
- Provides video and operational support during emergency action situations which may require overnight and extensive working hours and stays in Emergency Operations Center.
- Performs related work as required.
Benefits
- 15 days of sick leave
- 10 days of annual leave
- 5 days of personal leave
- 13 paid holidays
- 14 in an election year
- Defined Contribution Plan
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
