Video Engineer (ATXN Austin Communications and Engagement)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex design, installation, maintenance, and repair of video production and control room equipment and information systems used to record and transmit live and recorded productions in multiple media formats.

Requirements

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of web media formats and related applications.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or patterns according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Radio-TV-Film (RTVF), Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of network administration and fiber transport of audio/video signals.
• Knowledgeable of varying types of video production technology.
• Knowledgeable of video streaming best practices.
• Experience as network administrator in a video production environment.
• Experience installing complex video production systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day tasks and assignments for control room operations and staff.
• Installs, configures, and operates electronic equipment used to record, edit, and transmit video productions.
• Designs and maintains layouts, flowcharts, and/or schematics of control room and audio and video equipment.
• Integrates video programming with live web casting and video-on-demand equipment and needs.
• Creates, revises, and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to control room use and equipment for use by City staff.
• Mixes and regulates sound inputs and feeds and/or coordinates audio feeds with live broadcasts and recordings.
• Troubleshoots and performs repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
• Sets up, hauls, loads, and unloads equipment; operates cameras, lighting equipment, teleprompters, microphones, and other audio equipment; and monitors and adjusts equipment during recording sessions.
• Constructs and positions sets, lighting equipment, and other City equipment and property.
• Determines video production equipment needs and makes recommendation for purchases.
• Researches technology solutions to address video production needs.
• Responsible for full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

• generous leave
• work-life balance programs
• extensive benefits
• City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
• public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
• wellness programs
• on-site fitness centers
• mental health support
• professional development
• leadership opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level