Media Services Technician

The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency provides objective accurate and timely services and products to the Alaska Legislature and Alaskans to support and inform policy making facilitate public access to the legislative process and preserve the legislative institution.

Working in seamless partnership across sections staff approach their tasks with professionalism grace and courtesy in supporting the challenging and vital work of the legislative branch.

Why work for the Legislative Affairs Agency

Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policy and laws are created. The Agency is made up of eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who along with our staff share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment and teamwork is not just a buzzword but fundamental to everything we do.

We value:

Accountability. We are committed to responsible use of human financial and environmental resources.

Respect. We provide services without discrimination or judgment.

Integrity. We are honest and ethical in our work.

The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences knowledge and backgrounds can bring to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to embedding diversity equity inclusion and accessibility at our workplace.

Comprehensive Benefit Package

The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical dental and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc Hinge Health and Surgery addition there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance additional accidental death and dismemberment critical illness and both short- and long-term disability.

Health and Wellness

Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills two ellipticals one recumbent bike strength training equipment free weights two showers one steam room lockers and towel service.

For mental health wellness the State of Alaska offers free confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Well-Being

The State offers savings and investment plans paid leave insurance options and more to help employees meet their financial goals.

This includes:

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan (Defined Benefit participants only)

Professional Development

The Legislative Affairs Agency encourages employees to improve their skills by enrolling in professional development courses directly related to their job responsibilities. Employees may apply for reimbursement for the cost of tuition and books for one undergraduate college-level course per calendar year for which they receive a minimum of a C letter grade.

Work/Life Balance

Work/life balance is supported through:

• The potential for flexible work schedules during interim when the legislature is not in session.
• Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours of hours worked over the standard work week. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
• The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 (h:mm) a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for the State of Alaska in a leave eligible position the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• 12 paid State holidays each year
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees children.
• An assigned parking space may be available upon request.

The Media Services Technician performs technical and public information services in the Media Services Office. The position coordinates and monitors the online streaming of public meetings responds to and distributes information to the public via e-mail and phone and assists the supervisor with office operations.

• Monitors legislative streams and maintains the schedule for the public on upcoming hearings available via streams.
• Schedules streams operates teleconference equipment and monitors audio and video quality of meetings in progress. Maintains communication with the Juneau LIO & KTOO during the hearings and publishes announcements of delayed/canceled/rescheduled meetings.
• Troubleshoots problems with streaming equipment performs updates to streaming computers.
• Answers telephones and responds to questions from constituents and legislative staff.
• Conducts basic research on topics related to statutes legislation and legislative actions.
• Identifies appropriate resources for public questions and provides contact information.
• Takes photographs using supplied equipment.
• Processes media as directed by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to write and speak clearly concisely and in a well-organized manner.
• Ability to act professionally objectively and impartially in dealing with legislators and public.
• Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically with personal contacts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some relevant work experience.

Special Note:
This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.

Legislative Personnel Office