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Form of workThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Audio Video Broadcast Specialist - Office of Public Communications.
The Broward County Office of Public Communications seeks a high-energy, team-oriented Audio-Video Broadcast Specialist to join its Audio Visual (AV) team. Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical support for events and meetings.
- Operate audio and video equipment for live televised and webcast government meetings, news conferences and events; prioritize camera shots and ensure a quality broadcast/webcast.
- Troubleshoot AV networks, systems and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties.
- Assist staff in proper use of browser-based audio-video conferencing systems such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and WebEx and in proper use of related equipment, including projectors, monitors and microphones.
- Assist in production of live television and webcasting and in video shoots; may include editing video footage, exporting videos to current digital formats for television broadcast and website video streaming, and editing and filing video footage in an orderly manner.
- Assist in the research, selection and installation of new technologies to meet changing AV system needs.
- Perform related work, as required.
Acts as a director, camera operator and video switcher for live televised and webcast County events.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college in video production or closely related field.
Requires an Associate's degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college in video production or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires six (6) years in filming, editing, manipulating and converting video or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preference
- Bachelor Degree or higher in video production, audio-visual technologies or closely related field
- Industry certifications including Certified Technology Specialist (CTS-I) - pertains to installation of AV systems & equipment); QSC Systems (Level 1-2 or control training); Dante Certification Level 3 and CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Certificate Network Association (CCNA)
- Experience troubleshooting in integrated audio visual networks, systems and applications.
- Experience in live television broadcasts/webcasts using Crestron Controls and QSC System DSP and Control.
- Experience supporting end users in using virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx and Adobe Connect.
- 2+ years of experience with digital distribution, including live and Video on Demand streaming platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Basic skill level using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Serves as a liaison with staff across the organization for technical/audio-video consulting and troubleshooting purposes; provides direction and guidance to individuals supporting media equipment during televised events; prepares media resources for planned meetings.
Operates broadcast grade multi-source edit system, special effects, digital effects generations, video graphics and tilting systems, and audio sweetening systems to produce broad cast quality programming.
Produces and supervises all "on air" televised and webcast events for the County; updates program schedule; provides audio-visual support for any broadcast press conferences.
Prepares and sets up meeting room technical and audio-visual equipment for media resources requested by meeting planners; consults on Power Points to be broadcast or/and displayed.
Creates programs by filming meetings and events to be viewed by the public; provides direction to County staff on broadcasting operations for County meetings and press conferences.
Assists County personnel and citizens in conducting meetings in regards to audio, video, and phone conferencing.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
County Core CompetenciesInvolves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Employment Type: Full-Time
