Media Producer

Required Application Materials Resume Cover Letter Media Production Work Samples or Portfolio – A presentation, portfolio, or links to examples of media content you have personally created and edited. Examples may include videos, photography, motion graphics, and other multimedia projects. Work samples may be submitted through the supplemental question or as an attachment to your application. Please ensure all required materials are included when submitting your application. The Media Producer creates (produces, writes, shoots and edits) media content for training and communications for both internal and external use for the Puget Sound Fire RFA (PSF) and assists internal and external customers with a variety of other media needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages full-cycle content development for media projects. Provides consultation to customers on effective communication strategies, identifies project goals, creates project plans, and executes. Evaluates effectiveness of project against goals. Shoots and edits videos and creates motion graphics used in various PSF communication materials, using DSLR/mirrorless cameras and action cameras. Capture high-quality live audio in the field to ensure clear recordings to be used in media projects. Shoots and edits photos and creates still image graphics used in various PSF communication materials. Edits media captured by both internal and external customers for the purposes of refinement and creation of effective communication products. Responsible for editing, sound design, visual effects, and mixing. Manage library of media assets, and transcodes appropriate files for editing, distribution, and archival. Ensures working order of a wide variety of audio-visual equipment, including identifying equipment maintenance and repair needs. Stays current in field of expertise by participating in conferences, seminars, meetings, and other learning and development events; and by monitoring literature in one's field for trends and changes occurring. Other duties as assigned. SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENTS FOR THE POSITION WILL HAVE Knowledge of Microsoft suite products: Word, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Intermediate to expert knowledge of SharePoint & Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Thorough knowledge of media production techniques, workflows, and best practices. Skills Organization and planning skills with the ability to manage workload and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced, driven environment. Making presentations to small and large audiences using effective public speaking techniques. Abilities Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including performing needs assessments and analysis, gathering project requirements, creating project plans, communicating with stakeholder groups, executing plan, testing/evaluating solutions, and adapting approach to changing conditions. Ability to use a wide variety of media production equipment, including DSLR/mirrorless cameras, microphones, field recorders, and video switchers. Proficient in non-linear editing software, audio editing and sound design tools, image editing, and motion graphics. Ability to travel independently as needed throughout the entirety of the PSF service area to various work site locations. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced stressful environment with frequent interruptions, multiple simultaneous assignments, and rapidly changing priorities, while maintaining a calm demeanor. SKILLS FOR THE POSITION MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE OR A COMBINATION, SUCH AS Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience Two (2) to four (4) years of demonstrated experience in digital media production work, including managing full-cycle content development. Preferred Associate’s degree or higher in media production or related field. Demonstrated experience working with websites and knowledge of HTML – creation/maintenance of websites and graphics. Demonstrated experience working with and converting all types of media files (MP4, H264, AVI, JPG, PNG, RAW). Demonstrated experience using the following software: Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition, Acrobat, and Media Encoder). Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Live streaming software. Or In place of the above requirement, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities listed above. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must possess a current, valid driver's license and the ability to travel independently as needed throughout the entirety of the PSF service area to various work site locations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee will occasionally be in boots and helmet when performing media duties during fire training events at established drill sites and at offsite locations. The employee will occasionally film in potentially high stress environments including live fire training, recruit academy training, and firefighter training. Work is also occasionally performed in a typical office environment, which includes a technical workstation, a computer room with a controlled environment, as well as working with customers on site. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate, but the noise level may be high in the live training environment. If outdoors, the working conditions may be in varied weather conditions or uneven terrains. This position is expected to work on-site at the main office location or other locations within the organization, and is not expected to have a regular hybrid work schedule. Please include in your application a presentation or links to any media you have created and edited as part of your application materials. Tentative Recruitment Schedule Open: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Closes: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 1st Interviews: Week of November 30, 2026 2nd Interviews: Week of December 7, 2026 Contingent Offer, start background screening: By December 10, 2026 Final Offer: By December 24, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr