Digital Content Producer

Position Purpose

Effective November 1, 2021, JCPH is requiring local government employees to prove they are at low risk of transmitting the virus through regular COVID-19 testing or through proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status.

Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity.

Attention digital storytellers, videographers, designers and other creatives! If you are an inventive and resourceful professional who can use creative communications and engagement tools to connect residents to City services, initiatives and each other, we are announcing an opportunity to help tell the story of Arvada across a variety of digital platforms, at a pivotal time in our history. If you can write well, shoot and edit photographs and video, as well as use graphic design and other skills for websites, social media and other platforms, then consider joining our dedicated team to help make the story of our City and community come alive.

Job Functions / Scope of Authority

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Writes, directs, produces, edits and shoots on-air journalistic programs both live and taped.

• Produces, edits and formats promotional, documentary, news, special events, and entertainment material and ensures assigned production systems meet station and government access television standards, using a variety of state of the art computerized software.

• Coaches and directs voiceover talent to produce captivating audio for editing purposes.

• Creates visual graphics for use in print, web and broadcast applications; Interpret concepts for city departments to be included in brochures, report covers, certificates, television programming, on the internet and as part of the City's online engagement platform, Speak Up Arvada.

• Designs and coordinates multimedia/non-broadcast production services including, but not limited to, slide presentations, CD/DVD instructional and educational presentations.

• Shoots still pictures using journalistic skills for print, digital presentations, world wide web and broadcast television.

• Assists in scheduling programming for playback for KATV (the City's Channel 8) using automated playback software.

• Organizes and maintains digital video files and videotape archives.

• Maintains inventory of media stock including tapes, CDs, DVDs, film and office supplies.

• Responsible for becoming familiar with and researching music libraries, multimedia software and audio/video equipment.

• Web administrator for Arvada Media Services.

• Develops projects for streaming, social media and YouTube for weekly meetings and monthly shows.

• Shoots and archives of photos and video of city functions/events.

• Researches new programming sources for the development and/or acquisition of programs that have public service content and technological advances in the marketplace.

• Operates field production equipment including placement and use of lights, microphones, cameras, scripts and music for specialty events.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and operates professional broadcast control room and studio and related analog and digital equipment, performs broad systems administration and technical support for Macintosh hardware and software and local area networks.

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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*

• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

• Demonstrated experience in detail oriented processes.

• Experience in on-air television programs.

• Knowledge of video and audio production.

• Advanced knowledge of video production equipment and still photography equipment.

• Strong knowledge of computers and software applications (both Macintosh and PC platforms) in relation to videography, still photography and other multimedia products.

• Knowledge of Oracle for processing and tracking of invoices, PO's and payments.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS: *

• Other duties as required.

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SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: *
Receives general supervision under the direction of the Media Services Manager. Plans daily work activities and prioritize tasks. Defined procedures cover most duties. Generally expected to deal with different and specialized situations.

Financial Accountability:
Makes recommendations to supervisor for budget allocations pertaining to the department. Monitors the tracking of accounts payable and/or receivables and prepares financial statements or reports. Approves expenditures up to $2000.00.

Working Environment / Qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Work is primarily performed in an outdoor environment with moderate noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or carrying of objects up to 51 pounds frequently. Operation of city vehicle.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):

Associates Degree in audio and video production or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience and two (2) to four (4) years in television production experience required. Valid Colorado driver license required.

Vision Mission Values
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

Full Time Employee Benefits

The City of Arvada offers employees an excellent benefit package
The City of Arvada values the contributions each employee makes every day toward the success of the organization and community. The importance of being able to provide our employees and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package is a high priority. As a result, the City has developed a comprehensive benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.
EligibilityTo be eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits for themselves, their spouse, their same-sex partner, and their dependent children. New hires are eligible for insurance the first day of the month following one full calendar month of employment following their hire date.

The City of Arvada offers employees a competitive pay plan
The City of Arvada Pay Plan reflects the City's Total Compensation Philosophy. This philosophy includes being an employer of choice in the Denver/Boulder region by attracting and retaining highly talented and engaged employees. Developed in partnership with the members of City Council, this philosophy serves to guide staff in the management of the City's compensation practices. It ensures that the pay plan is updated with competitive market-based salaries, and managed in a manner that is fiscally responsible and within the City's ability to fund. The Pay Plan can be found here. (Download PDF reader)

Benefits Summary
The City of Arvada Pay Plan is specifically designed to help you further understand the highlights of the benefit options offered. That information can be found here (Download PDF reader).

For more information about employee benefits, please visit http://arvada.org/about/jobs/city-benefits.

Location: 8101 Ralston Road,Arvada,CO, Arvada, CO 80002

Job Type: Full-time