1766-Media Production Technician

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Media Production Technician

Job Code: 1766

INTRODUCTION

Under immediate supervision, provides technical support for the recording, encoding and transmission of city government meetings and events and other video programming for departments of the City and County of San Francisco.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this class are entry level positions in the series and are distinguished from the higher level positions in the series in that this class follows routine and established procedures in carrying out assigned technical duties.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Operates automated on-air playback system by performing a variety of tasks including updating the cable channel automation schedule, ingesting and segmenting media for cable channel transmission, and updating interstitial graphics elements; monitor on-air and webcast audio and video signals for conformance and make necessary adjustments for optimum cablecast transmission; create and update graphic public service announcements in digital bulletin board system.

2. Sets up, adjusts, and operates broadcast control rooms for meetings, which includes testing and basic troubleshooting of robotic controlled cameras and controllers, audio sources and mixer, video sources and switcher, on-air character generator graphics, video recorders and video streaming systems, and audio and video routing systems; encodes video for streaming on the internet, adding index and updating Video On-Demand webpages .

3. Assists with both on-location and in-studio productions of live and live-to-tape video production with equipment such as cameras, cables, lights, microphones, audio mixer, video switcher, waveform/vectorscope, tripods & set design props, (backgrounds if needed); assists with syncing video sources with the switcher, adjusting set lights, preparing the set, wiring lavalier microphones with an audio mixer, titling graphics live, assisting the talent; operates camera on tripod as the camera operator; trim media on playback server and encode video programs.

4. Packs, transports, sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots broadcast quality multi-camera audio and video systems, including lights, audio feeds, robotic control cameras system, ENG camera, digital video recorders, for the remote recording, video streaming, and live transmission of City government meetings, events and other video programs.

5. Performs office and clerical functions; communicates with the general public, elected officials, and other city employees.

6. Performs related duties as required.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: television studio and field production techniques and theory; technical operation of video and audio production equipment; broadcast technical standards for video programs, computer operations, and video/media related software applications.

Ability to: recognize and correct deficiencies in video and audio signals; use professional video production, grip and lighting equipment, waveform/vectorscope, video/audio routing and patching systems and software applications to record, encode and transmit/cablecast live programming on the City�s cable channels, website and social media channels; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Three (3) years of broadcast production experience.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver's license

Substitution:

A certificate from a recognized media production program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in broadcasting, communications or a related field may substitute for all of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: travel to production locations and moving and/or lifting of heavy equipment; exposure to disagreeable weather conditions; working in small confined spaces, among crowds, and/or unpredictable environments and field conditions.

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 9/20/2000

AMENDED DATE: 6/22/2015

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation