Video Content Coordinator

Position: Video Content Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Public Information Office

Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to Administrative Salary Schedule

F.L.S.A Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The DPS Public Information Office is seeking a Video Content Coordinator to promote the district through highly engaging and thought-provoking video content. The position requires a strong mix of creative and technical skills that are necessary to create audience-relevant visual stories, informational videos, and advertisements on multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, high energy, and comfortable working both collaboratively with a team or independently.

Hours: 40-hour week, with specific work hours at the discretion of the department based upon need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)

• Oversees the production of all video content for the Public Information Office.
• Plans and produces engaging social media, website, TV and internal video content for the District.
• Has the ability to meet deadlines and turn around products quickly.
• Schedules and produces content for DPS-TV; ensures content is relevant, interesting and up-to-date.
• Coordinates audio and video production in the studio and when on location throughout the district.
• Livestreams content to district YouTube Channel for Board of Education meetings and other district events as needed.
• Provides photography for the Public Information Office as needed.
• Provides graphic design for print and digital publications as needed.
• Is capable of updating a Wordpress website for the department as needed.
• Has the mastery to edit video in a variety of up-to-date post-production programs.
• Proactively maintains all equipment across all facilities by completing routine maintenance and researches new technology for future purchase.
• Troubleshoots technical problems in department audio/video systems.
• Participates and performs a variety of logistic/clerical tasks such as maintaining a video file program, catalog and record of television channel's special activities.
• Maintains the DPS TV Studio and ensures it is consistently clean/tidy and represents the district in the best light to visitors.
• Remains cognizant of student media release forms and only films/photographs student faces when a current media release is on file; Maintains copies of media release forms when special publications or events require additional parent/guardian consent (example: postcards, billboards, other special circumstances).
• Performs additional duties as required or assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, video/film production, multimedia journalism, broadcasting or related field.
• Experience in video/media production.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proficient with professional DSLR, HD cameras and HD cameras in studio configuration – video and still, with an emphasis on composition, audio, lighting and white balance.
• Video production planning skills (storyboarding, talent coordination, scheduling recordings and locations, interviewing, media release forms, etc.).
• Proficient with the following production systems and/or technical equipment: non-linear video editing Premiere Pro and other Adobe CC software. (After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Experience operating Newtek broadcast equipment and systems (Tricaster, Tricaster Mini, TC1, 3-Play, LiveText)
• Familiarity and proficiency in all social media platforms, including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Linkedin.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and open to critique and change.
• Good knowledge of the current principles and practices of video production and other visual media operations, production procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Good knowledge of video editing practices, downloading and related post-production operations, as well as related computer operations for computer graphics and digital non-linear editing.
• Good knowledge of current principles, procedures, equipment, and practices of audio/radio operations and productions, including microphone usage, natural sound, and music.
• Good knowledge of major video production technical requirements, equipment, and procedures both in a studio or on location.
• Some knowledge of copyright laws and FCC regulations.
• Skill in the use of a wide range of television production, lighting, editing, and related production equipment; and in audio production and development.
• Ability to follow often complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees, and school staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS

• Excellent hearing and vision and voice and tone differentiation skills. Sufficient mobility to set-up, move, operate equipment in studio and field.
• Sufficient strength to manually move, lift, carry camera and recorders weighing up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time; heavier items may be transported with manual or mechanical assistance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work involves exposure to normal, everyday risks encountered in a school, office or television studio/production setting. Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends when scheduled.

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.