Video Producer, Senior Grade 19

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism, communications, film studies, or a related field; supplemented by three years of experience in journalism, communications, video production or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Requires skill in the technical and creative art of television production. Requires knowledge of complex video production and editing equipment, systems, and software.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to direct, produce, and edit video projects and programs for Fulton County's broadcast and cable television station, FGTV. Work includes production planning and set up; operating production equipment; editing and post-production functions. Video Producer, Senior also serves as a lead worker. Video Producer, Senior is distinguished from Production Supervisor in that the former functions as a producer and director for individual programs, whereas the latter supervises and oversees production and broadcasting for multiple programs.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required

and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of co-editors, producers, videographers, and interns: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.

Directs and produces stories, interviews, public service announcements, promotions, segments, packages, and programs, both on location and in a studio: plans lighting and video designs; sets-up and stages the studio or location with appropriate lighting, set pieces, props, and backgrounds; coordinates, instructs, and cues crew, guests, or talent; edits scripts; keeps track of time for live and live-to-tape productions; selects camera shots and composition; and makes related artistic and technical production decisions.

Arranges and edits audio and video content to create engaging, informative, accurate, and technically compliant finished packages and programs: acquires, digitizes, and imports content; selects, sequences, and edits elements together using complex audio and video editing systems; creates and incorporates graphics, effects, and animation; makes audio corrections; records voice-overs; exports finished products to tape or digital files; and creates and duplicates copies of media.

Prepares programming for broadcasting: edits together programming and public service announcements; and programs shows to air at proper times.

Operates a variety of audio and video production equipment and technology: sets-up, checks, and tests cameras, lighting, microphones, and related equipment; operates cameras, teleprompters, consoles, microphones, and other production equipment; and troubleshoots and makes adjustments to equipment.

Operates or uses various equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains television production equipment and motor vehicles; operates computers to enter data, research information, and compile and edit video, utilizing spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, and specialized editing software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Communicates with supervisor, producers, editors, talent/guests, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with others to coordinate the more complex programs and more complex problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Often represents the department and/or organization when dealing with others.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.