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City of Madison, Wisconsin is hiring: Digital Media Specialist – Media Producer

City of Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

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

  • Facilitate virtual and hybrid meetings and events, including scheduling and technical support.
  • Capture, record, and process live videoconferencing sessions for streaming.
  • Provide training and support for meeting facilitation and software usage.

    • Digital Content Management

  • Manage media files on shared servers, including acquisition, editing, and transcoding.
  • Organize Mediasite presentations and maintain associated data.
  • Coordinate security permissions and integration with Active Directory.

    • Media Distribution

  • Prepare playback schedules and manage streaming media files.
  • Coordinate promotional videos for various platforms.
  • Edit and encode media for different playback outlets.

    • Miscellaneous

  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and methods relevant to the role.
  • Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team efforts for program improvement.
  • Provide consultation, training, and maintain accurate records.
  • Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of AV systems.

    • Perform other duties as assigned

  • Two (2) years of directly related technical experience in television / video production, including experience editing video.
  • One (1) year of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of video and broadcast equipment and systems operation.
  • Associate's Degree in related field.

    • 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 :
  • Television / video production, methods and techniques, including producing, directing, scripting, lighting, photography, audio operation and editing.
  • Video and broadcast equipment and systems, including installation, maintenance, and operation.
  • Media encoding, storage and distribution systems and techniques and familiarity with broadcast automation systems.
  • Computers as it relates to media production, editing, encoding, storage, and distribution.
  • Professional non-linear editing products and graphic design software.
  • Television / video production equipment, such as broadcast and DSLR / cinema cameras, production switchers and video editing systems.

    • Familiarity with the following :

  • Video playback and distribution systems, including video servers, media file encoding and conversion, and streaming media systems.
  • Audio-visual systems, including sound reinforcement, presentation, and IP camera systems.
  • Project planning budgeting techniques.

    • 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.

    Possession of a valid driver's license

    Physical Requirements :

  • Employee must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Employee must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Employee must be able to work in a variety of settings including offices, meeting and conference facilities, and at events that may include amplified sound and large crowds.
  • Employee must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, and stairs and work in confined spaces.
  • Employee must be able to give directions via a headset and use headphones or speakers to monitor audio quality.
  • Employee must be able to use video displays and viewfinders to monitor video quality.

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