Television Multimedia Production Associate

15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
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Job Description

JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?
  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hiring Range for this position is: $28.91 - $36.19/Hourly
The deadline to submit applications is Monday October 7th, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs a variety of tasks related to pre-production, production, and post-production of cable and web-based video programs.
  • Utilizes a variety of special equipment associated with television production activities including audio systems, switchers, cameras, computer editing systems, lighting systems, drones, and other studio and field production equipment.
  • Participates or assists in design and implementation of programs.
  • Performs in-studio and remote productions.
  • May act as lead worker for assigned interns and volunteers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in, as assigned, public relations, communications, marketing, broadcasting, video production or related field.
Experience:
  • At least 3 years' progressively responsible experience as a producer in a television production environment directly performing all phases of video production including writing, shooting, editing, and graphics design for television.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • This position requires the use of a city vehicle. Qualified candidates must have a valid Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Drone Pilot License helpful.
  • Web and social media skills helpful.
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) very helpful.
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of all phases of television production; strong familiarity with the utilization of social media is very helpful.
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud video applications, especially Premiere, Photoshop & After Effects.
Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong technical skills related to television and video production.
  • Strong visual design skills.
Abilities:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, residents, and elected officials.
  • Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Follow productions from concept to completion.
  • Independently produce, write, script, shoot and edit a variety of training, informational, promotional, and public affairs videos.
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Work well with interns and volunteers; and ability to handle sensitive issues and information with diplomacy, tact, and good judgment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
  • When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
  • Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time
  • Frequent walking and standing some performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
  • Vision to read and interpret reports, scripts, edit and view videos and computers, use cameras.
  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and residents.
  • Hearing/listening required to record and report information.
  • Hand/eye coordination for operation of cameras, audio equipment and computers
Work Environment:
  • Range of working environments including office and edit bays, television studio and frequent work on outside locations for field productions.
Equipment Used:
  • Video cameras, tripods, microphones, computer-based editing systems, lighting equipment, computers, and peripheral equipment related to television production.
  • This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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