What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Production Specialist position at Southern Westchester Boces?
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with supervisor, audio-visual support personnel, faculty, and students in developing, producing, editing, finalizing and disseminating video programs and materials including presentations on school programs, events, capital campaigns and budget proposals.
- Discusses video-programming needs with school district personnel and collaborates with them to develop video strategies that enhance overall public relations efforts.
- Uses professional grade software and hardware to conceptualize, plan and execute high quality video content aligned with defined goals and needs of the school district.
- Manages video production from storyboarding, script writing, and filming through post-production, editing and distribution of final product.
- Ensures that all video content complies with relevant copyright and legal regulations. Evaluates the success of video productions and makes suggestions and adjustments to improve future content creations.
- Oversees media content storage and distribution including public access television, radio, and streaming services. Assists faculty and students with the setup and operation of audio-visual equipment. Trains students and volunteers in the use of various audio-visual equipment utilized in media production programs.
- Provides information of upcoming television broadcasts related to curriculum. Works with supervisor to schedule and assign video equipment and facilities. Helps faculty select appropriate video materials. Acts as a liaison with district media centers, support departments (i.e.: graphics, computer).
- Maintains and organizes audio, visual and media production equipment including cameras, lighting, sound equipment and video program manuals ensuring they are in proper working condition and that repairs are completed when necessary.
- Transports audio, visual and media production equipment to various sites to record content. Keeps informed of professional and technological developments in the video production industry through participation in workshops and continuing education courses to improve quality, impact and reach of programming and materials.
- Stay current with issues and priorities in the education field to ensure relevance and improve quality of programming and materials. May manage video production budget, including resource allocation and cost control over the design and purchase of audio-visual equipment and technology.
CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of work experience in the production and operation of video programs.
- SUBSTITUTION #1: Satisfactory completion of an Associate’s Degree in Film, Video, Video Production, Media Production, Media Studies or a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the above required work experience.
- SUBSTITUTION #2: Satisfactory completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Video, Video Production, Media Production, Media Studies or a related field may be substituted for the above required work experience.
- *Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications in order to qualify to take the exam.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,187.00 - $67,314.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,187 - $67,314
