What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Production Specialist II position at San Bernardino County?
Earn an Annual Salary Up to $85,425
The County of San Bernardino has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a multimedia production specialist with the talent and skills in videography, photography, motion graphic animation, and live broadcast support to join our multimedia team and help tell our story.
This position offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary range of
$59,196.80 - $85,425.60 Annually DOQ
Multimedia Production Specialists II are involved in the planning, development, and production of the County Board of Supervisor's live broadcasts, as well as supporting the multimedia needs of the highest levels of County government and related entities. Incumbents plan, develop, and produce a variety of video content for departments throughout the County. The current position will serve as the lead animated graphic designer for the production team.
Essential duties include:
Create compelling, story-driven videos that showcase the County’s departments, programs and events, county employees, and residents.
Edit projects of varying lengths and styles for all County media platforms in a way that increases shareability for social media, ensures quick turnaround times, and maximizes county outreach.
Create motion graphic animations that are eye-catching, informative, and fun; stay informed of the latest trends and regularly incorporate new Adobe After Effects tools into work products as they become available.
Conduct video interviews with County supervisors, department heads, employees, and residents to increase brand awareness and support the County’s communication and outreach goals.
Operate and manage complex audiovisual (AV) equipment (cameras, microphones, switchers, etc.) to produce live meetings and broadcasts by operating and controlling multiple cameras, and multiple remote videoconferencing sites.
Produce PowerPoint presentations for use in public meetings, training sessions, and/or live broadcasts.
Produce podcast events by operating and controlling the audio mixer and sound booth.
Maintain a highly organized file management system.
Perform routine equipment checks/maintenance; maintain audio, video and photographic equipment, ensuring that repairs and maintenance are done on a timely basis.
Perform equipment troubleshooting of field, studio, teleconferencing, and broadcast equipment.
Maintain skills up to date with the latest versions of software, hardware and industry trends, as applicable.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
- May be required to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays for special events as needed.
Option 3:
The ideal candidate for the current vacancy will have extensive experience and enthusiasm for in-studio and field videography, photography, and live broadcasting support, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and production techniques. Additionally, a strong team player with a positive attitude and thrives on creative storytelling through media in a fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
Comprehensive knowledge of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes editing different types of content, such as event recaps, commercials, interviews, documentaries, and more, for platforms, such as broadcast TV, YouTube, TikTok, and more.
Comprehensive knowledge of motion graphic animation in Adobe After Effects. This includes working with existing templates or creating new ones, creating animated text that moves with style and is aesthetically pleasing, animating vector art to help explain concepts in informational videos, and more.
Working knowledge of broadcast and video camera equipment, audio, lighting and grip, and chroma key compositing.
Photographic skills in the areas of event, headshot, and landscape photography; with an understanding of photo editing.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications applications, including Illustrator to modify vector assets and organize vector artwork layers for animation.
Drone pilot experience.
- Excellent filming, production, and editing skills.
- Strong studio and field production experience.
- Excellent photojournalism, communication, and creative writings skills with the ability to capture images and write content that help to tell compelling stories for San Bernardino County.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize and manage projects to complete urgent requests as well as structured long-term projects.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work within deadlines.
Priority Review Deadline: Applications received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, will receive priority consideration for first round interviews. Applications will be accepted until a The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
- Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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Salary : $59,197 - $85,426
