1771-Media Production Specialist

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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: MEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST JOB CODE: 1771

Business Unit: COMMN

Definition: Under general direction, performs all aspects of production in the areas of field, studio, and digital production to provide professional and complete broadcast quality production for use by the department, public agencies and/or their members and patrons. The Media Production Specialist exercises creativity in writing, develops and produces scripts; directs the taping of programs; sets up and operates complex electronic media production equipment such as television cameras, VTR's, switchers, lights, microphones, audio mixers, fixed robotic and broadcast equipment for videotaping gavel-to-gavel coverage of public meetings and other television productions; edits linear/nonlinear and/or digital/audio work; arranges sets and props; shoots videos for output-video compression; climbs ladders and scaffolding to adjust media equipment; maintains and handles minor repairs and adjustments to all common types of professional quality media production equipment; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features: Positions in Media Production Specialist are distinguished from 1773 Media Training Specialist in that the former are responsible for audio or video media programs used for public relations, informational or entertainment purposes; positions in the latter design media presentations applying measurable instructional objectives and evaluative techniques for employees to perform job tasks.

Supervision Exercised: None

Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, develops and produces media productions and programs by translating management's objectives into production ideas; determines format, approach and content which will be effective in meeting goals within budget and time limitations and departmental guidelines.

2. Prepares, outlines, storyboards and scripts by arranging and scheduling talent, scene shots, locations, props and sets as required in order to initiate the production process.

3. Selects, coaches and directs talent to participate in media production; may participate in voice-over and/or camera.

4. Functions as director of media productions; transports equipment; climbing ladders and scaffolding to adjust lighting or camera; arranges sets, props and directs camerapersons.

5. Performs rough and final cuts by working with script and department representatives to achieve desired product; arranges for special effects as needed, computer-editing equipment.

6. Operates complex media production equipment such as VTR's and switchers to record and edit linear/non-linear or digital/audio work; shoots videos for output/video compression; sets up and operated fixed robotic and portable broadcast quality television cameras; and computer-editing applications/equipment, digital image and copy productions such as camera, audiotape, videotape, films and slide.

7. Maintains a media resource and equipment library by keeping and updating catalogs; maintains cardex and reserve systems; schedules use of films, tapes and equipment in order to provide agency access to materials in an orderly manner.

8. Maintains equipment in good working order by checking equipment making minor repairs; arranges for major repairs and instructs users on the proper operation of the equipment.

JOB CODE TITLE: MEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST JOB CODE: 1771

Business Unit: COMMN

9. Researches and recommends purchase and implementation of new media technology and equipment by keeping abreast of developments in the field; and makes recommendations and reviews budget items related to acquisition media.

10. Trains and directs staff members, as assigned, to operate, set up, transport or maintain equipment; directs and assigns routing functions such as rewinding or erasing cassettes.

11. Performs related duties as required.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of: media production principles and techniques in the areas of studio, field, computer and audio production and equipment; purpose, use, care and maintenance of complex electronic audio production materials and equipment; video, slide and computer production materials and equipment.

Ability to: communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing with supervisors, co-workers, other departmental personnel, members of the public and other users of the service; communicate with the public on tape; write and edit production scripts; to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers in a collaborative process.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

1. Possession of a valid California driver license; AND

2. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) lbs. (ability will be tested during the probationary period); AND

3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, communications, theater arts, graphic communications, cinema, education, educational technology or a related field preferred; AND

4. Two years of verifiable experience of field production work specifically in professional media operation and production; OR

5. Two years of verifiable experience working in a professional studio setting for media productions; OR

6. Two years of verifiable experience using digital image acquisition/computer generated graphics for professional media production.

Notes:

(a) Graduate coursework in broadcasting or communications may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on a thirty (30) units equal one-year basis.

(b) Additional qualifying verifiable experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis.

(c) Some positions may require that one of the years of verifiable experience must be in a professional audio production.

(d) Some positions may require knowledge of computer applications such as MS WORD, Excel, or similar software.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions require the following physical skills and work environment: ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; climbing ladders and scaffolding to adjust media equipment; maintaining and handling minor repairs and adjustments to all types of professional quality media production equipment; driving to production sites and transporting heavy equipment and portable camera units.

Effective Date: October 21, 1985

Amended Date: March 6, 2000

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.

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