Video Services Administrator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coordinates, produces, and monitors video production, including script writing, set/lighting design, pre- and post-production activities and animation.

Leads video services team, including training, communicating job expectations, coaching/counseling, disciplining employees, and providing oversight and direction to employees in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and values. Helps set strategy for continued success.

Oversees direction/production of live broadcasts including, but not limited to, city council meetings.

Coordinates with departments to create new and ensure current digital /broadcast media content contains up-to-date and accurate information.

Ensures production of fresh content for the City’s social media and PEG channels that reflects the department’s desire for creative storytelling.

Serves as consultant for departments on digital media and video production.

Manages and coordinates activities related to the implementation of the City’s cable franchise system.

Operates audio and video equipment such as, but not limited to, television cameras, switchers, microphones, audio mixers, recorders/players, edit controllers, character generators and lighting instruments.

Oversees creation of video/digital media content using software including, but not limited to, Adobe Premiere Pro. Working knowledge of such software is preferred.

Assists in the maintenance of records, supply inventories, time, and materials costs of projects.

Assists with the maintenance of broadcast/digital media equipment. Works with vendors to ensure A/V projects are properly designed, and equipment is properly installed and serviced as needed.

Prepares and manages annual budget for the division or agency. Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises team that includes full-time video production engineers, production specialists, video production coordinator, and some interns.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Video Production, Broadcasting, Communications or related field and six years of experience in broadcast/digital production, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience leading teams a must. Experience with PEG channels preferred but not required.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

Valid NC Driver’s License required.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.

Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work.

Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.

Principles and practices of broadcast engineering.

Principles and methods of applicable programming, cable and satellite transmission.

Business methods, principles and practices.

Principles and practices of program administration and management.

Project management principles.

Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.

Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.

Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.

Principles and practices of budget development and administration.

Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.

Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.

Principles and practices of conflict resolution.

Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).

Customer service principles.

Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

Modern office technology. Skill In:
Supervising and evaluating staff performance.

Training and coaching staff.

Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.

Managing a program or project.

Providing project/program management, organization and logistics coordination.

Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards.

Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.

Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.

Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations.

Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.

Developing policies and procedures.

Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.

Providing technical guidance, direction and consultation to program stakeholders.

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).

Providing customer service.

Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.