Associate Video Producer - Field Production

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for the technical productionof multi-media programming used to inform residents of City activitiesand services. Exercises no supervision.

This position has a primary focus on the television production of live public meetings and live-to-tape studio productions. This includes live City Council meetings, Council Committee meetings, select Boards and Commissions, and TVSA Studio tapings. This position may also be responsible for concept creation and client interaction in the development of video productions.

Work locations

Primary work location: 115 Plaza De Armas

Additional sites

• Municipal Plaza, 114 W. Commerce & Development Services One Stop, 1901 S. Alamo, Development Services Department One Stop

Work Hours

8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. or based on department needs 10:00 a.m.

• 7:00 p.m., Monday

• Friday; some weekends as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the production of live City Council meetings, including equipment setup, loading and controlling presentation materials, directing, audio monitoring, and in-room technical support including responsibility for the technical production of multi-media programming used to inform citizens of City activities and services.

• Manages and operates equipment and systems related to studio and field production, including lights and lighting equipment, cameras, switchers, sound, graphics, teleprompters, recording devices, props, set pieces, audio equipment, projectors, lecterns, speaker systems, and microphones.

• Conducts audio/visual setup and recording for studio productions, field productions and special City events like news conferences and on-location public meetings.

• Interfaces with a wide range of clients including producers, commercial clients and City staff at all levels in order to achieve desired outcomes during video productions.

• Edits video, selects music, designs digital video effects and creates graphics to produce a finished media product.

• Transcodes video files for various distribution channels including television, web and social media, archive, and DVD.

• Manages workload of multiple simultaneous projects with differing complexity, content, deadlines and technical issues in the production and post-production stages.

• Trains and works with video interns and public access producers in a manner consistent with the above tasks.

• May be required to work some weekends and/or evenings in order to accomplish above tasks.

• To assist with programming production, communication/interaction is required with producers, commercial clients and City staff, may lift/carry up to 25 pounds and must operate a camera, often reaching, standing, handling, walking, climbing, twisting, and sitting to set up and operate equipment on location.

• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Radio, TV, Film or a related field.

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in video photography and editing experience.

• This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Use of your own personal vehicle may at time be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good framing and storytelling experience.

• Experience with any Non-Linear Editor (NLE), Adobe Premiere, and After Effects.

• Experience with Live and Studio switching.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all phases of Video/TV production.

• Knowledge of the technical requirements of operating a television production facility, including audio/visual production equipment, live-studio operation, and non-linear editing systems.

• Knowledge of media management practices.

• Skill in setting up, operating and maintaining audio/visual production equipment, including cameras (DLSR, ENG, GoPro, RED), field lighting kits and studio lighting equipment, wireless transmitting audio systems, and television switchers.

• Skill in technical directing of a live studio production.

• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing email, calendar, word processing software, and Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Story.

• Skill in non-linear video editing techniques and creating motion graphics for video.

• Skill in controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Skill in effectively prioritizing and handling multiple tasks and problems at once and remaining calm in stressful situations.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Ability to instruct and train others.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and successful relationships with internal and external customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to perform work with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

• Working conditions are inside an office or photography environment.