Video Producer - Communications

Job Title: Video Producer

Department: Communications

Pay Grade: O230

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief Communications Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE

As a member of the Communications team the video producer serves as a visual storyteller who works to develop create and share video content which elevates the Springfield Public Schools brand and highlights the people programs and achievements that make SPS unique.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works in collaboration to produce video content in support of SPS marketing inter-departmental promotional opportunities and compelling personal profiles of staff and students highlighting the districts vision and purpose.
• Develops concepts writes scripts and other messaging prepares interview questions and the spokesperson schedules interview logistics and serves as an onsite district liaison during production.
• Captures images and sounds with a DSLR camera drone and/or other recording equipment and performs editing of the resulting footage which may include the visual design of a production creating engaging videos.
• Responsible for livestreaming school board meetings.
• Collaborates with district and department leadership from across Springfield Public Schools to develop create and provide high quality and effective training and marketing videos providing a common message and cohesive visual images.
• Participates in meetings processes and professional learning.
• Collaborates with Supervisor the Communications team and other departments to develop high quality graphics and images for use in promotion of the districts brand and messaging.
• Adapts video content for a variety of platforms as appropriate including YouTube Facebook Twitter and Instagram.
• Performs other related duties as assigned ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Media Production Electronic Arts or an area related to technology or video production is preferred.
• Successful experience in visual storytelling video production web design/maintenance graphic design and strong writing skills is preferred.

Certificates Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance the results of which must be satisfactory to the District required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a drone operators license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include best practices for visual storytelling web and graphic design and electronic arts theory.
• Skill to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill-based competencies required to perform the functions of the job including operating standard office equipment using technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements; using a drone and DSLR cameras and a variety of lenses for video and photo needs.
• Skill-based competencies also include using pertinent software applications and video editing software including Final Cut Pro Final Cut X or other editing software like Adobe Photoshop web design/maintenance; graphic design planning and managing projects producing both video and graphic media and learning objects for the purpose of instruction.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment.
• Ability to be flexible when working with others in a wide variety of circumstances analyze data utilizing defined but different processes and operate equipment using a variety of processes.
• Ability to problem-solve when identifying issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders setting high expectations for self and others.
• Ability to set monitor and communicate progress toward goals utilizing and offering effective feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking / problem solving to improve work processes adapting to changing work priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality exhibiting tact and patience.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers perceive the nature of sounds make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes express or exchange ideas by the spoken word substantial movements (motions) with the hands wrists and/or fingers and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally the following physical abilities are required: balancing climbing crawling crouching feeling grasping handling hearing kneeling manual dexterity mental acuity reaching repetitive motion speaking standing stooping talking visual acuity and walking.