Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Radio-TV-Film ( RTVF ), Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications or in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Notes to Applicants
ATXN seeks a creative multi-media journalist / producer to join our award-winning team!
The successful candidate will:
- Appear on-camera as needed, delivering with authenticity to connect with viewers
- Produce segments to promote city events, initiatives, and programs.
- Conduct remote and in-studio interview segments
- Host/produce podcast with officials, city departments and programs.
When completing the City of Austin employment application: - Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
- A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position
Those selected to interview may be asked to submit a Resume reel with samples of recent editing and videography, as well as a recent writing sample. Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
$29.23 - $36.54
Hours
This position requires regular work on weekends and is eligible for limited teleworking after an initial probationary period.
Job Close Date 10/14/2024 Type of Posting External Department Communications and Public Information Office Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a multi-media journalist or TV host.
- Familiarity with Adobe suite, and ability to design graphics & visual effects
- Part 107 drone operation license, or the ability obtain one within six months of hire
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Confers with clients to determine program needs, identify production options, assist with script development, and determine overall program content. Conceptualizes, designs, and coordinates the production of video and audio programs to be used in training and staff development, public information and education presentations, promotional programs, and internal and external informational productions. Determines video production equipment needs and makes recommendation for purchases. Sets up, hauls, loads, and unloads equipment; operates cameras, lighting equipment, teleprompters, microphones, and other audio equipment; and monitors and adjusts equipment during taping sessions. Shoots and edits video, selects music, designs digital video effects, and creates graphics in order to create a finished product using editing systems and equipment. Writes, either individually or as a member of a team, and edits scripts for video and audio productions. Duplicates and distributes video and audio programs on various media formats to department employees, the general public, the media, and other stakeholders. Coordinates complicated projects, sometimes including multiple departments. Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots equipment. May train other staff on best practices in video production.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in working with Electronic News-Gathering ( ENG ) cameras.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to use non-linear editing systems.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Radio-TV-Film (RTVF), Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications or in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of related experience. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
* Describe your experience as an multi-media journalist or TV host.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe how you have used Adobe Creative Suite to edit audio and video, design graphics, and create visual effects.
(Open Ended Question)
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
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