DIGITAL CONTENT SPECIALIST II

DIGITAL CONTENT SPECIALIST II

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to provide video content for promotion of the
overall County and with a part-time emphasis on the Knox County Library System.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for producing high-quality, innovative videos and photos and
  delivering them across multiple platforms to tell the stories of Knox
  County Public Library and Knox County Government Services


• Assist web and social media teams by contributing stories to those
  platforms


• Manage production resources; prepare production material; develop
  story concept/treatment; storyboards; and scriptwriting; video research;
  set design and lighting; camera operation and sound recording direction;
  non-linear editing; assembling production crew; collaborate with other
  technical multimedia staff


• Develop graphic elements and infographics to support video projects


• Assist and substitute for Information Technology (IT), the Library System
  and others when needed


• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours


• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or state
  office supervisors as part of a coordinated Emergency Response by the


• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Training & Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the position include the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer
  Science, Information Technology, Communications, Graphic Design, or
  related field


• Minimum five (5) years related experience.


• Extensive experience with planning and managing small-scale to largescale
  video projects


• Advanced skills in the operation of a variety of video cameras, video
  editing systems, audio and lighting equipment


• Extensive experience in applying the principles of video framing,
  composition, visualization, storytelling audio and non-linear editing and
  export of final products for distribution


• Extensive experience with the preparation of sets, to include the
  positioning of lights, cameras, sound equipment, property and personnel,
  including ensuring that special audio and video effects are used effectively


• Extensive experience in writing for radio and television news and
  documentary scripts, narrations, and public service announcements


• Extensive experience narrating public events and providing voice over for
  video products


• Extensive experience with emphasis in Edius or Adobe editing software


• Any equivalent experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills,
  and abilities required of the position may be considered

Specialized Knowledge

• N/A

Competencies

• The Digital Content Specialist must be able to demonstrate the following
  competencies:


• Ability to work in a position of moderate complexity


• Ability to solve difficult problems and occasionally complex problems


• Ability to engage in extensive contact with all levels of Knox County
  Government and the public


• Ability to engage in a high level of public relations


• Ability to assume prime responsibility for formulating communication of
  official positions and/or very complex or sensitive information


• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their
  respective participants, and how they can be deployed in a variety of
  scenarios


• Demonstrate proficiency in capturing digital video using professionalgrade
  audio and video equipment in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrate proficiency with non-linear video editing software such as
  Edius, Avid, Final Cut Pro or equivalent


• Ability to use a multi-line phone and photocopier


• Ability to regularly use a desktop computer, laptop, computer, computer
  printer, and computer scanner


• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word word
  processing program Excel spreadsheet program, and PowerPoint
  presentation program

Physical Requirements

This position requires the following physical abilities:

• Occasional periods of moderate or frequent periods of light to moderate
  physical activity.

Occupational Hazards

• N/A

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals withdisabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations withthe employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : LIBRARY

Posting Start : 07/31/2024

Posting End : 08/14/2024

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $28.67