Video Production Coordinator

Eagle County Government; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle County Government is seeking an experienced video producer to develop scripts, capture media, direct, edit, and deliver content for County departments and partners.

The role includes directing live board meetings, managing broadcast infrastructure, and shaping campaigns for TV, web, and social media. Collaboration with officials and emergency media support are essential.

Qualifications

• BA in journalism or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 5 years of production-related experience.
• News or broadcast experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with County vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Create scripts and produce video content for County departments and partners.
• Direct and switch live County board meetings and emergency broadcasts.
• Translate programs into engaging media for TV, web, and social media.
• Maintain production gear and post-production workflows.
• Collaborate with officials to align visuals with communication goals.
• Provide live video support during emergencies.

Skills

Video production

Photography

Lighting

Audio

Editing suites

Broadcast engineering

Signal flow

Live event directing

Project management

Scriptwriting

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

Tools

MAM systems

Broadcast switchers

DSLR photography

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Content Creation: Develop scripts, capture photo/video/audio, direct, edit, and deliver short- and long-form videos, PSAs, and digital media for County departments and partner agencies.
• Live Broadcast Operations: Direct and switch live County board meetings, presentations, and emergency broadcasts, managing technical systems and troubleshooting signal flow issues in real time.
• Creative Strategy & Campaign Direction: Translate complex public programs into engaging visual campaigns optimized for TV, web, social media, and internal platforms.
• Technical & Infrastructure Support: Maintain video/audio production gear, lighting, switchers, broadcast infrastructure, media asset management (MAM) systems, and post-production workflows.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with elected officials, department leaders, and community agencies to align visual content with County communication goals and core values.
• Emergency Communications: Provide live video broadcast support and media technical support during County emergency responses.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication Or any combination of education and experience that results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities may also be considered.
• At least 5 years of production related experience
• News or similar broadcast experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record. The position is required to drive a County vehicle to various locations and events in Eagle County.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Expert proficiency in video production, DSLR/professional photography, lighting, field audio, and post-production editing suites.
• Strong technical understanding of broadcast engineering, networked video systems, switchers, MAM systems, and signal flow.
• Proven ability to direct live events and troubleshoot equipment or transmission failures independently under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional project management, scriptwriting, and visual storytelling capabilities.