VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST II

DEFINITION

This is journey-level professional and technical work in video production for a state agency.

An employee in this class is responsible for producing videos for use in promoting agency programs; disseminating information to legislators, governmental officials and the general public; and training, informational or motivational purposes. Work involves developing and coordinating video productions including conferring with program staff and conducting research regarding subject matter, composing scripts, filming raw footage, applying advanced editing techniques, etc. Work may also involve photography and video/audio dubbing, reproduction and distribution. General supervision is received from a designated superior; however, the employee is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Produces videos for use in promoting agency programs and disseminating information to legislators, governmental officials and the general public.

Produces videos for training, informational or motivational purposes.

Confers with program staff and conducts research regarding subject matter and project feasibility; composes scripts and prepares production schedules for projects.

Designs sets, obtains props, identifies remote filming locations and assists in the selection of talent used in video productions.

Films raw footage at agency or public events and locations; operates video, audio, lighting and other related equipment.

Videotapes conferences, workshops or other events.

Edits raw footage applying advanced techniques such as digital technology; operates a variety of equipment to design and execute computerized editing, special effects, animation, titling and closed captioning; transfers video, audio and photographic materials to computer compatible images for manipulation.

Schedules and sets up video/audio equipment; programs and operates satellite receiver for conferences.

Performs or oversees the maintenance of video/audio equipment; researches, evaluates and recommends equipment purchases.

Photographs events, scenes and people for displays, publications, etc.

Reproduces and distributes copies of finished productions.

Develops customized interactive productions representing the various programs within a state agency using advanced computerized technology creates and edits images for Internet use.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in video production.

Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of video/audio equipment.

Considerable knowledge of processes, such as digitization, employed to transfer video, audio and photographic materials to computers for editing purposes.

Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of photography and film processing.

Ability to apply advanced techniques to edit video and audio productions.

Ability to set up, operate and maintain a variety of video, audio, lighting and other related equipment.

Ability to compose scripts based on research of subject matter.

Ability to prepare and carry out production schedules for projects.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency program management staff and co-workers.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Two years professional or technical experience in video production or closely related areas; and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in cinematography and video production, radio and television production, mass communications or closely related areas. (Professional and technical experience in video production or closely related areas may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the stated education. Graduate work in the referenced educational areas may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the stated experience.)

(Eff. 11/1/99)