What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Media Specialist - Media Producer position at City of Madison, WI?
Salary : $67,235.74 Annually
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type : PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number : 2025-00032
Department : Information Technology Department
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Comp. Group / Range : 16 / 14
General Description
The City of Madison's Information Technology Division is hiring a Digital Media Specialist - Media Producer to join our Media Team!
This is responsible and diverse production and skilled technical work in producing television programming and other video, graphical and audio materials for Madison City Channel, City agencies and other customers, and the City of Madison's website. The work involves pre-production, production and post-production activities covering meetings, events, studio shows and special projects. Work includes assessing customer needs, and developing and implementing project plans. Responsibilities also include performing technical work related to the installation, maintenance and / or troubleshooting / repair of media systems, equipment, software, and media management and distribution. Work involves providing leadership and administrative support for production activities, including training, directing and evaluating production crewmembers, and serving on production crews. The work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Digital Media Supervisor and is reviewed through weekly staff meetings and evaluations of finished products.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the .
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Media Production
- Manage media production projects for City agencies
- Manage meeting and event coverage, including logistics and setup
- Set up and supervise production equipment and staff for remote, mobile, and studio productions.
- Coordinate pre-production activities and edit media for playback.
Videoconferencing Support
Digital Content Management
Media Distribution
Miscellaneous
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience :
Two (2) years experience in applying the following :
Familiarity with the following :
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the knowledge, skills and abilities, please view the class specification.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license
Physical Requirements :
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
0-3 years 10 work days of vacation
After 3 years 12-1 / 2 days
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 17-1 / 2 days
After 15 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including :
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including :
For questions 2 - 15, use the information below to select the number of years of experience you have with the following : Level 1 : Has no experience or familiarity with the listed technologies. Level 2 : Possesses basic proficiency with the listed technologies, characterized by limited exposure or introductory experience, capable of executing basic tasks or having received minimal training, yet lacking depth in handling complex operations or troubleshooting.Level 3 : Demonstrates intermediate competency in utilizing the listed technologies, adept at independently performing routine tasks, managing operations, and troubleshooting common challenges effectively, with a solid understanding of the systems.Level 4 : Possesses advanced proficiency in utilizing the listed technologies, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise to manage complex operations, offer expert guidance, innovate solutions, and apply best practices across diverse scenarios.
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