Video Production Coordinator

Eagle County Government; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Colorado Mountain College courses

Bus pass

Bilingual pay incentive

Job summary

Eagle County Government is seeking an experienced video producer to create compelling content for County departments and partner agencies. You will direct, shoot, edit, and deliver diverse media assets for TV, web, and social platforms.

The role also requires coordinating live broadcasts of County board meetings, emergencies, and events, with strong skills in storytelling and technical problem solving. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Journalism and Mass Communication or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of production-related experience.
• News or similar broadcast experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive County vehicle.

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 in real time.
• Creative Strategy & Campaign Direction: translate complex public programs into engaging visual campaigns for TV, web, social media, and internal platforms.
• Technical & Infrastructure Support: maintain video/audio production gear, lighting, switchers, broadcast infrastructure, MAM systems, and post-production workflows.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with elected officials, department leaders, and community agencies to align content with County goals and values.
• Emergency Communications: provide live video broadcast support and media technical support during County emergencies.

Skills

Video production

DSLR photography

Lighting

Field audio

Post-production editing

Live directing

Scriptwriting

Visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

Tools

MAM systems

Broadcast switchers

Networked video systems

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.

Culture & Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. 'Your Career will Soar with Eagle County'. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
• Future focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Great benefits!

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• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more