Job Title: MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST
Salary: $38.41 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: Communications
Definition:
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
This is not a remote position.
Under direction, is responsible for managing the video production and the interactive videoconferencing for the school district; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed):
- Manages the infusion of distance learning technologies across the school district’s interactive videoconferencing and video broadcasting networks, including net interactive videoconferencing initiatives and grants within the schools;
- Manages the development of educational programming and video production for the school district;
- Manages multimedia production, distribution, and archiving for Columbus City Schools;
- Researches and recommends purchases for the most cost effective technology and production equipment for creating and distributing multimedia content;
- Provides multimedia support for all Columbus Board of Education meetings , community forums, work sessions, and Columbus City Schools live events;
- Develops, implements, and manages video policy and procedures for the operation, scheduling, and maintenance of the video networks;
- Trains Columbus City Schools staff to operate videoconferencing equipment;
- Establishes and maintains current inventory of all proprietary network servers, hardware, software, and peripherals in the District; performs maintenance on multimedia data networks and servers;
- Researches and acquires video programming to support the distance learning and educational technology goals of the District;
- Approves content prior to it being uploaded to social media;
- Works with consultants, freelancers, and technology employees to complete network construction and configuration projects;
Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of distance learning technologies instruction.
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Departmental Duties & Preferences:
- Working within a team, or solely, manages video production for district initiatives, including promo videos, news packages, department overviews, ad campaigns, podcasts, and other creative projects as assigned; acts as a producer to plan for and coordinate video projects; acts as a videographer to capture b-roll and interviews; acts as an editor to post-product videos.
- Supports live events, press conferences, public meetings, professional development, graduations, and other in-person activities via live-streaming, video production, audio mixing, A/V support, photography and other multimedia services.
- Uses photography to document and promote district events, our schools and our students; able to take professional headshots of distract staff.
- Uses drones (UAS) to capture exteriors of all district buildings and grounds to support communications and facilities initiatives.
Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, comfortable with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
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Minimum Required Qualifications:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in multimedia production. Substitution(s): Additional experience in multimedia production may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the basic principles and types of television cameras, video tape equipment, lighting, sound mixing, and still cameras; thorough knowledge of multimedia presentations and production; thorough knowledge of telecommunication technologies including video production techniques and interactive distance learning technologies; thorough knowledge of nonlinear editing software; general knowledge of social media platforms and formatting; general knowledge of computer applications for cataloging, publishing, and producing graphics; ability to set-up and operate audio visual equipment; ability to maintain and repair audio visual equipment; ability to produce, direct, and design studio production activities; ability to develop and maintain a distribution system of audio visual equipment and materials; ability to operate a computer and utilize related software; ability to coordinate the work of others; ability to develop and maintain records; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, coworkers, vendors, and the general public; ability to follow written and oral instruction.
Test/Job Contact Information:
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The candidates that successfully complete the application process will be used to create a NEW eligible list. The hiring department will then conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full-time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill, and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
