COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA SPECIALIST

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is seeking a Communications & Media Specialist to produce and edit video content for television, social media, streaming services, intranet, and live productions.

You will direct on-set, write scripts, conduct interviews, design graphics and fliers, and edit website and social media content. You will maintain video/audio equipment and assist with public events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience in television and production; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Media, Journalism, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Film video on set and on location for a wide variety of productions.
• Produce original media content for C-GOV and social media by doing research, gathering material, writing scripts, and conducting interviews.
• Create or edits graphics, animations, and illustrations, and fliers using image manipulation software.
• Edit website, intranet, and social media.
• Write and prepare news release or press packet
• Perform the maintenance and troubleshooting of video/audio equipment, cameras, computers, broadcast servers, and presentation systems.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment purchases, as necessary.
• Assist in planning and executing public event
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Directing cameras

Video editing

Script writing

Interviews

Live production direction

Broadcast systems knowledge

Website & social editing

News releases writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Television/Media/Communications

Tools

Cameras & lighting systems

Video editing software

Broadcast equipment

Audio equipment

Job description

This is the first of three levels in the Communication & Media series.

Incumbents produce a variety of media content for television, social media, streaming services, intranet, live production, and other mediums. Responsibilities may include short and long form video production; editing video; designing graphics and fliers; conducting interviews; directing live productions; selecting broadcast programming; editing and publication of website and social media content; working with audio/video display systems, writing and preparing press releases and press packets; and performing the duties of the lower level.

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Film video on set and on location for a wide variety of productions. This may include directing cameras during live productions; determining appropriate camera placement; determining camera shots to be utilized; and adjusting lights and audio levels.
• Produce original media content for C-GOV and social media by doing research, gathering material, writing scripts, and conducting interviews.
• Create or edits graphics, animations, and illustrations, and fliers using image manipulation software.
• Edit website, intranet, and social media.
• Write and prepare news release or press packet
• Perform the maintenance and troubleshooting of video/audio equipment, cameras, computers, broadcast servers, and presentation systems.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment purchases, as necessary.
• Assist in planning and executing public event
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and one year experience in television and production; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Media, Journalism, or closely related field.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

• Video and other content creation production principles and practices;
• Live video direction and broadcasting techniques;
• Applicable audio and video tools and equipment;
• Graphics and animation principles;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Website and social media editing and design practices;
• News and press release writing principles.

SKILLS

• Directing and operating cameras, lighting, and other related tools and equipment;
• Writing scripts and conducting interviews;
• Editing images and video content;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Journalism and news media writing;
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment;
• Managing multiple projects and working under a deadline;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Incumbents may be subjected to electrical currents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.