TELEVISION MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST 1-3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) in Baton Rouge is seeking a TV Multimedia Specialist 1-3 to join its creative team and help tell Louisiana's stories. You will work with the director, production crew, and anchors/reporters to capture broadcast-quality footage for documentary, studio, and live events.

The role requires hands-on camera operation, solid lighting and framing, and proficiency with Adobe Premiere for basic editing and graphics.

Competenze

• Three years of experience in television or video production.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field (or equivalent through substitutions).
• A Bachelor's degree is required.

Mansioni

• Work with the filming director, production team, and anchors/reporters to ensure high-quality scenes for documentary, studio, and live events.
• Work on productions for statewide, national, and international viewing, including advanced national productions for statewide audiences.
• Serve as lighting/stage director for multi-camera shoots and remote productions.
• Apply film production principles to achieve proper lighting, visuals, sound, and camera angles.
• Provide alternate filming solutions, such as different angles or effects when needed.
• Maintain and manage camera equipment, including stands, gimbals, filters, and dollies.
• Edit with Adobe Premiere and create basic graphics.
• Stay current with the latest camera operating technologies and trends.

Conoscenze

Camera operation

Editing with Adobe Premiere

Graphics basics

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Premiere Pro

Camera gear maintenance

Descrizione del lavoro

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana's unique history, people, places, and events.

Click here to learn more about LPB: https://www.lpb.org/about/about-us/

The Production Department is seeking a TV Multimedia Specialist 1-3 to join its creative team dedicated to sharing Louisiana stories. This role involves working closely with the director, production team, and anchors/reporters to capture high-quality footage. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience using various filming equipment and a strong visual sense to tell stories through film and editing. Performs advanced operation and is responsible for the creative setup of cameras in preparation of professional broadcast-quality digital high-definition studio/ video productions. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, along with knowledge of both pre- and post-production processes. The candidate must also be comfortable holding a camera and standing for long periods.

• Three years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Work with the filming director, production team, and anchors/reporters to ensure filmed scenes are high quality and relevant to our audience. This includes documentary, studio, and live events.
• Works primarily on productions for statewide, national, and international viewing, and works on advanced national productions for viewing statewide, nationally and internationally.
• Functions as lighting/stage director on single- and multi-camera electronic news gathering/electronic field production, remote shoots.
• Use the principles of film production to ensure the proper lighting, visuals, sound, and camera angles are used to capture the best shots possible.
• Provide alternate filming solutions, such as different camera angles or effects, when needed.
• Actively acquire and maintain camera equipment, including stands, gimbals, filters, and dollies.
• Adept at editing with Adobe Premiere and able to create basic graphics.
• Keep up to date on the latest camera operating technologies and trends.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a TV Multimedia Specialist 1-3

Appointment Type: Probational

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Work Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday-Friday; however, varying work schedules are offered.

Division: Production Department

Compensation: Applicants who possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (PDF reader).