JOB SUMMARY

• Performs official city photographer and videographer, taking digital photographs and video and audio recordings of city meetings, events and activities; edit and prepare recorded photographic, video and audio content for use across social media, web radio and television platforms using non-linear editing and motion and still graphics programs to produce news packages, public service announcements, departmental and seasonal videos, video and audio advertisements, provides select photos categorization along with appropriate tagging for search and ADA compliance;
• Performs script writing, pre-production planning, studio/ field videography and post-production video editing;
• Maintains the city’s cable channel and YouTube Channel programming; posts photographic and video content to city’s social media channels; assists with the posting of video and web content by or for other departments; maintain the city’s online photo feed/albums; organizes and maintains the city’s photos and videos storage;
• Maintains display of agenda and staff presentations during City Council meetings; records, bookmarks, streams, archives and schedules replay video of public meetings onto web and cable television PEG channels;
• Assists with the branding/marketing of the city through an integrated marketing communications approach, which includes strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of city-wide branding guidelines;
• Assists Communications& Engagement staff with graphic design needs for publications; with supervisor guidance, assists in the execution of social media campaigns and postings, and monitors and may assist in responding to comments via the City’s social media channels; assists in maintaining the website public meetings calendar and web posting of public meeting agendas; serves as a content editor, ensuring all content meets style guidelines, is accurate and contains correct grammar, punctuation and spelling;
• Proactively searches for and assists in implementing technological and efficiency improvements or enhancements to cable television PEG channel, city applications and communications technologies, staff presentations and information-sharing; Provides technical guidance and assistance to City departments and staff for their audio-visual, web and basic technology needs;
• Participates in meetings; contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as may be assigned; assists other staff members with various tasks as needed or assigned;
• Maintains the city’s audio/ visual equipment and ensures that it is in proper running order;
• Available to work evenings, weekends, city events and/or holidays as needed for program operations; and
• Performs all other related duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge of

• Non-linear video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Digital video and sound recording and editing techniques, including subtitles, closed captioning, and ADA compliance
• Photography and videography best practices
• Social media platforms and digital content management/distribution practices
• Audio/visual equipment usage, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Technological break-fix troubleshooting and general IT knowledge
• Associated Press Stylebook writing standards

• Plan, produce, and evaluate digital and short-form video projects
• Craft engaging stories through digital media for diverse and complex programs
• Manage competing deadlines and prioritize projects effectively
• Contribute innovative ideas and follow through to completion
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and across departments
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral form
• Manage time and resources efficiently
• Demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism, and emotional intelligence when serving other departments
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Sustain focus and accuracy when working with detailed information
• Interpret, troubleshoot, and resolve complex website-related issues
• Perform effectively under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments
• Adapt and pivot quickly when workflows or projects change
• Receive, apply, and act on feedback for continuous improvement
• Apply critical thinking to resolve problems quickly and efficiently
• Proficiently use and maintain audio-visual, sound recording, editing software, and standard office equipment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.