Public Safety Digital Media Producer - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $29 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Training and Recruiting Section of the Public Safety Support Division of the Police Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports to an immediate supervisor. An employee in this classification is responsible for all creative and technical aspects of producing original video content to be utilized in conjunction with social media, the web, and other public-facing and internal platforms. Essential Job functions include: developing program and media concepts, including creating, producing, directing, and editing a wide range of videography projects; operating various field and studio production equipment; planning and directing live programs or meetings; livestreaming events for social media; writing script; and editing work product. Using standard or online social media platforms, the employee produces original media content which may include still photography and recorded or live audio and video productions. Additional duties may require driving to crime scenes or emergency incidents and other non-emergency venues to record media material. Due to the nature of the work, the employee may be exposed to photographs and video footage of traumatic events and public safety critical incidents which may be graphic and disturbing. The employee’s work products, in some instances, will be disseminated to the public in real time, through social media, which could have a direct impact on the safety of emergency responders and/or residents. Superlative judgement and confidentiality related to all public safety matters and victims’ rights of privacy and dignity is imperative. The employee has frequent contact with elected officials, managers, media representatives, community partners, and other city employees. The work is performed independently following general instructions by supervisory staff. Work is reviewed at the supervisor’s discretion for technical quality, creativity and effectiveness in meeting department objectives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of multimedia production techniques
• Skill in operating numerous types of audio-visual equipment
• Skill organizing information
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill designing and coordinating creation of production layout
• Skill planning and directing program productions
• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to investigations and victims’ rights of privacy
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator)
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and polygraph test
• Willingness and ability to comply with the Police Department’s Body Art/Visible Tattoo Policy
• Completion of required CJIS Security and Privacy Training and passing the online certification test

Responsibilities

• Developing program and media concepts
• Creating, producing, directing, and editing a wide range of videography projects
• Operating various field and studio production equipment
• Planning and directing live programs or meetings
• Livestreaming events for social media
• Writing scripts
• Editing work product
• Producing original media content (still photography, recorded or live audio and video)
• Driving to crime scenes or emergency incidents and other non-emergency venues to record media material
• Handling sensitive and potentially disturbing materials, such as graphic videos related to ongoing investigations
• Handling difficult and emotionally challenging content
• Maintaining professionalism, emotional resilience, and confidentiality when exposed to distressing circumstances

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed