The County of Volusia is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our Community Information team. This position is located in DeLand, Florida and will perform technical work coordinating videography, photography, audio/visual services, and/or electronic media for the County. Candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating audio/video equipment at public meetings, presentations, events, and news conferences; installing equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours to include nights and weekends. Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience in audio/visual or communications related experience for program production; and be proficient in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Electronics, Visual Arts, or related field, and two (2) years experience in audio/visual or communications related experience for program production. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have at least five (5) years of experience in audio/visual or communications related experience for program production; and, be proficient in using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
All assignments
- Knowledge of available equipment to do the job.
- Knowledge of still photography, video graphics, studio lighting, and audio productions.
- Knowledge of and proficient in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
- Ability to design and build sets.
- Ability to write specifications for audiovisual equipment.
- Ability to operate applicable equipment.
- Ability to perform work without direct supervision.
- Ability to schedule and manage concurrent projects and programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Audio/Visual Services assignment
- Knowledge of audio/visual technology and video program production.
Video Production assignment
- Knowledge of video program production.
- Drone experience with license is a plus.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Ability to hear, lift (50 lbs.), stand, grasp, crouch, climb, turn, walk, pick, reach, push, pull; manual dexterity; visual acuity to operate audio/video equipment, peripheral vision. Ability to traverse uneven, broken or wet terrain. Ability to tolerate heights and continuous motion resulting from scaffolding, helicopters, airplanes, boats, auto/trucks.
Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather, heat, humidity, odors, cold, dust, noise fumes. Exposure to closed, confined spaces and chemicals.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals; letters, memos, safety instructions, newspapers, periodicals. Ability to perform shop math and basic math. Ability to review scripts, write memos, reports, letters, instructions and procedures. Ability to speak publicly; conversant in theory and practices of discipline.