POSITION: Television Services Specialist

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Communications Office

REPORTS TO: Supervisor - Digital and Visual Communications

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: July 1, 2022

JOB CODE:75

UNION: ASASP_III

CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III

GRADE: 28

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Supervisor of Digital and Visual Communications, the Television Services Specialist will write and produce digital and multimedia content to support instructional, staff development and public relations television programs.  The incumbent of this position will be responsible for directing, producing and advising visual communications  staff, hosting television programs and voice-overs.  Work is reviewed in terms of accomplishment of objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Writes and revises video scripts;

Produces and serves as talent for programs and videos for television and multimedia use;

Works with and directs students and professional talent;

Hosts video segments and does voice-overs, including production of the PGCPS Science Bowl;

Works closely with technical staff;

Organizes the annual media festival;

Trains educators on the use of instructional television programming;

Assists with Channel 12 programming; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience writing and producing video content for television and digital media platforms; knowledge of video production and editing equipment;

Knowledge of best practices for video content on web and social media platforms;

Demonstrated ability to conceive and execute creative video content under deadlines; and

Proficient computer skills and excellent communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, video production or a related field required.  A minimum of three (3) years of experience in writing and producing required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May provide guidance and direction to assigned personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

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