Video Production Specialist



Job Details

Video Production Specialist
Employer

City of Sunny Isles Beach

Salary

$36,582.14 - $53,044.10 Annually

Location

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-time; Regular Appointment

Job Number

2018-50

Department

Cultural and Community Services

Opening Date

05/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
To perform professional level video production duties in the creation of programming for SIB TV, SIB Radio, and web and social media platforms; assist in the daily operation of SIB TV and SIB Radio; assist with web and social media platforms as needed; provide coverage of city events, producing live and live-to-recording City Commission Meetings, Workshops, and events as needed; acquire professional quality digital still images for City publications.

Position Scope:
This position is classified as non-exempt, full-time with an anticipated forty (40) hour work week.
 

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
 

  • Perform the full scope of video production tasks in the office and in the field, including but not limited to scripting, videotaping, directing, producing and editing video productions.
  • Provide City event coverage through the use of digital video and still.
  • Create and implement graphics to be used in all formats of web, video and print publications.
  • Responsible for logging footage and maintaining City's master digital media archives and provide duplication services of materials as requested.
  • Assist in the operation of Government Access Channel SIB TV, including creating and scheduling content, designing and creating graphics that conform to established branding parameters, recording and scheduling voiceover audio tracks and updating content.
  • Assist in the operation and scheduling of SIB Radio, including writing, recording, and mixing audio content.
  • Communicate project status and timelines effectively to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Assist and coordinate the maintenance and repair of equipment as necessary as well as maintain up to date knowledge of new technologies related to video production and make recommendations regarding their potential adoption.
  • Assists with online media and emergency public information duties as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge and experience applying theories of video production skills, including principles of acquiring raw footage, principles of audio recording, lighting, and live production techniques, motion graphics and editing.
  • Knowledge and experience operating professional level video and audio equipment, including digital video and still camera equipment, mixers, switchers, character generators and lighting instruments, as well as personal computers and general office equipment.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop required. Proficiency in Word Press preferred.
  • Ability to conceptualize an idea, produce each element, edit it into a cohesive product and deliver it on time and on budget.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently, at times with limited direction, as well as collaboratively as a member of a team; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and elected and appointed officials.
  • Ability to perform duties with initiative and exercise competent judgment.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of City personnel and residents and maintain cooperative, respectful and supportive relationships with colleagues.
  • Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights, weekends and holidays on a regular basis.
  • Ability to recommend appropriate technology to meet client needs.
 
 

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Digital Multimedia, Video Production or related field; Two (2) years experience in TV Production; or any acceptable related combination of training and experience.
  • Experience in Government Access TV Production preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license to operate a drone preferred; or ability to acquire license within six (6) months of employment.
Physical Requirements:
The essential job functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities.Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis:
 
On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand for long periods of time.Frequently required to walk. Frequently required to see, hear and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means.  On occasion required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, or smell. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; lift or carry weight regularly of 10 to 40 pounds and on occasion weight of up to 50 pounds. On occasion may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally requires sufficient physical strength and coordination for lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying the weight of audio-visual equipment.

 

Health Insurance

The City has a three tiered stipend plan to help offset the cost of employee health insurance coverage. The three tiers are as follows:

  1. Opt Out – Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at anytime.
     
  2. Single Coverage – Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $735.05 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
     
  3. Dependent Coverage – Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,065.83 if enrolling with employee + child(ren) coverage, $1,139.32 if enrolling with employee + spouse coverage, or $1,470.10 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.

If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, Likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.

Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through United Healthcare as follows:

  1. HMO High Option – Standard Insurance Plan
     
  2. HMO Low Option – Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.

     

Dental and Vision Insurance

The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.

 

The City offers a DHMO dental plan through Humana. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through Humana.
 

 

Life Insurance

 

The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows:

 

·        General Employees – One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.

 

·        Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.


Long Term Disability 

The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.

 

Workers Compensation

The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
 

Cafeteria Plan

The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC.  Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more.  Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.

Retirement

Employees are automatically enrolled in one of two retirement plans, depending upon hire date and position.  The plans are as follows:

 

  • Florida Retirement System ("FRS"):  Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification.  The current contribution rates are as follows:

 

Class

Employee Contribution

Rate

City Contribution

Rate

Total Contribution Rate

 

Regular Class:

3.00%

7.26%

10.26%

 

Special Risk Class:

3.00%

22.04%

25.04%

 

Senior Management Class:

3.00%

21.43%

24.43%

 

 

 

Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.

Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.

Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.

ICMA 401A Money Management Plan:
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

 

An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income.  The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.


Sick Leave

Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).


Vacation Leave      

Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:

·        General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).

·        Department Heads – Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)

Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.


Holidays

Employees are compensated for ten (10) Federal holidays per year.  These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's  Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.


Floating Holidays

Employees earn floating holidays as follows :

·       General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year

·        Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year

Floating Holidays are pro-rated dependent upon hire date.


Direct Deposit

The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.


Credit Union

The City offers memberships in three credit unions:  Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.

01
Do you currently possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Digital Multimedia, Video Production, or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
How many years of experience do you have in video production?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 3 - 5 Years
  • 6 - 10 Years
  • More than 10 Years
03
Do you have experience in Government Access TV Production?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you currently possess a Florida Aviation Administration (FAA) license to operate a drone?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please list the Adobe Creative applications you are proficient in. If none, type "N/A".
06
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Address
18070 Collins Avenue

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160
Phone
305-792-1809
305-792-1708

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