BCJPD - Specialist - Multi-Media Services

Job Title

BCJPD - Specialist - Multi-Media Services

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Description

$25.90                 starting hourly rate.

SUMMARY: The overall purpose and general responsibilities of the job.

Under general direction, is responsible for the preparation and coordination of audio/video production for the Department and assigned responsibilities for the department’s social media.   

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

1. Designs, directs, edits and produces multi-media production projects and special events for the Department;

2. Responsible for proposing, creating and documenting (i.e. script) the conceptual design to clients that incorporates the project into a multi-media production;

3. Operates audio/video equipment and software for the Department;

4. Responsible for still photography at events and/or meetings;

5. Confers with supervisor on assignments and best methods and/or practices in meeting project requirements;

6. Responsible for the library and indexing of multi-media and still photographs for the Department;

7. Participates on special committees, as assigned;

8. Responsible for the Department’s social media activities, posting, and site maintenance and upkeep;

9. Responsible for completing assigned projects as directed by supervisor; and

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in the field of study such as Film, Video Production or a related discipline and three (3) years of experience working in multi-media production (e.g. pre-production, production, post-production and distribution) or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements.  Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation.  Must clear a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen test.  Must have a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle or available alternate means of transportation.  May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek. 

Knowledge.  Must have knowledge of multimedia production procedures, practices and techniques; knowledge of field production practices; knowledge of video production software; knowledge of video production equipment, video artistic styles, techniques, methodologies, and effects; knowledge of multimedia equipment software programs, principles and techniques; knowledge of advertising, marketing, and promotional strategies and objectives; knowledge of project management.  Must have knowledge of writing, interviewing, directing, audio, videographer, still photography, editing and production.

Skills.   Must have skill in organizing, decision making and time management; skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill in operating computers and multi-media equipment; skill in using standard word processing, spreadsheet and multimedia software.  Skills in writing, interviewing, directing, audio, videographer, still photography, editing and production.

Abilities.  Must have ability to understand and apply Departmental and State standards; ability to work independently; ability to prioritize projects assigned; ability to manage a multitude of projects and task; ability to conduct and participate in current and long-range planning; ability to manage time effectively; ability to work with employees and/or public; ability to handle difficult clients; ability to handle complex issues and decipher multiple complex task; ability to respond effectively to questions; ability to organize and maintain data; ability to prepare reports; ability to use a personal computer, computer software applications, audio-visual production and equipment.  Must have the ability to writing production scripts, interview, direct, audio, videographer, still photography, editing and production.

Supervisory Responsibility.  Employee receives general supervision when performing the essential functions.  Employee selects appropriate procedures required to complete work assignments.  No supervision of other employees is required.

                                                                                                 

Judgment, Initiative and Decision-Making. Employee receives general supervision when performing the essential functions. Employee may modify or combine known methods in order to achieve work goals. Required utilization of moderate discretion, judgment, and decision-making in completing and prioritizing project planning, scheduling and work assignments.  Conflicting or incomplete data is occasionally encountered in decision-making.  Initiative is required to complete work assignments.

Contacts.  Frequent contact with the co-workers and other County employees.  Frequent contact with the general public.  Coordinates with outside organizations on production projects. Communication is primarily in person, via telephone and through written correspondence.

Working Conditions.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are primarily in an office environment but be required to work in outside. The employee occasionally faces difficult and stressful situations during which the employee must remain calm and professional. The employee has frequent contact with other employees within the organization and other individuals related to the work within their unit.  Interactions often involve gathering documents, information and answering questions. The employee is required to change tasks frequently and to perform tedious, exacting work. The employee frequently is required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work closely with others as part of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands.  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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to operate office equipment, including telephone and computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; and the employee may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as books, props, or audio/visual equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.