Production Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Schedules, record, and upload City of Medford municipal meetings.
• Produces multi-camera livestream coverage of off-site municipal meetings (outside of City Hall)
• Assists members with in-studio productions as needed.
• Manage digital archive City of Medford municipal meetings.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any equivalent combination of the below-listed education, training, certification, and experience is qualifying.

• Bachelors in T.V./Video/Film or closely related field
• High School Graduate plus 3 years of experience in video/film production, community programing, or related field may be substituted for degree.
• 1 year of experience in video/film production, community programing, or related field
• Driver’s License (Required)

Beneficial:

• Experience in public education and government access channel
• Experience with user switchers and PTZ cameras
• Experience with video production editing software

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic video production such as audio, editing software, setting up, and breaking down studio filming equipment, video procedures, lighting, and filtering. Broadcasting knowledge, including live television etiquette; Apple computers, PC, nonlinear editing, and digital media software; use of relevant equipment, various Blackmagic Devices, and assorted field mixers/audio consoles.
• Effective use of Adobe products, photoshop, media player, and video production edition software; effective organizational skills; ability to prioritize; interpersonal communication; troubleshooting and improvising solutions when necessary.
• Ability to help a diverse group of people, members, and residents; loading, unloading up to 30lbs, and setting up video equipment on site; being able to transition between an office and field work environment at any given time, working independently as well as on a team to meet deadlines; work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed; operate video production and electronic equipment.

Relevant Equipment:

• PTZ Cameras and controllers
• Sony NXCAM camcorders
• Canon 90D DLSRs
• Vizrt TriCaster & Broadcast Pix switchers
• Castus Quickroll Multi Channel Multi Input Playout Server
• Various Blackmagic devices
• Assorted field mixers/audio consoles

Basic A/V equipment (microphones, projectors, audio & video cables

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

• Works primarily indoors in a community setting.
• When performing administrative functions, sits or stands, with intermittent periods of stooping and walking; when in the field, stands or walks for extended periods and applies agility and physical strength to move in or about filming situations while carrying video equipment.
• Field work, both outdoor and indoor, can range from low to high noise levels.
• Applies motor skills to move objects, file, and sort documents, and use office equipment such as telephones, and computers.
• Routinely reads documents for general understanding and analytical purposes, including handwriting and forms; inspects surroundings and fine details.

• Switching, monitoring, and editing live public meetings means there is a possibility of exposure to the following types of content:

  • Foul language
  • “Zoom Bombing” behaviors, including disruptive video and audio, sexually explicit content, and other types of intentionally offensive material.
  • Hate speech.

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.