Video Production Specialist

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for video production activities for location and studio productions to ensure the creation and scheduling of quality video programming for Portsmouth Channel TV (PCTV). Reports to the Video Services Manager.

Responsible for creating the programming for the Portsmouth Channel to include footage for stories, editing and recording City Council meetings and other public meetings to include uploading video, duplicating, print or electronic announcement production, some on-camera and voice-over work as needed; executes a variety of internal City department video requests; and functions as a Live Switcher operator and Video Recorder for onsite recordings in the building as well as robotic camera operation.

Assists in all areas of studio production work to include studio setup, camera operation, audio board, master control switcher and other equipment; switches and directs productions in accordance with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations regarding public broadcast restrictions and editorial integrity standards and practices.

Performs postproduction work on a variety of video projects using state of the art editing technology to create programs that showcase creativity; utilizes high quality and complex editing techniques, animations and graphic executions; and performs preventive and routine maintenance and servicing of all essential Portsmouth Channel broadcasting equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and philosophies of broadcasting. Has considerable knowledge of standard techniques, methods and procedures used in cable broadcasting. Has general knowledge of the standards and regulations of government access cable television stations. Has general knowledge of FCC regulations and standards. Is skilled in effectively expressing ideas orally and in writing. Is skilled in the use of studio and television broadcasting equipment, including cameras, recorders, etc. Is able to use common office machines. Is able to conceive, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise television programming. Is able to organize work flow and coordinate activities. Is able to modify work procedures, methods and processes to improve efficiency. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all City departments and divisions, co- workers and the public.

Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with city policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the city.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and city benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all city employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and project a good city image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons to maintain good will within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the public.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the city and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in communications, Telecommunications, or a related field with 3 to 5 years of video production experience, including some on camera experience.

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machinery and equipment including computer, etc. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical requirements are rated for Light Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of news releases, City Council agendas, City advisories, letters, and memos, etc. Requires the ability to prepare maintenance records, emergency broadcast procedure, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including television electronics and broadcast terminology.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office and television equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Eyesight: Must have good eyesight or corrective lenses to be able to focus video reliably

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under varied levels of stress.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.