Sheriff's Multimedia Producer

Education:

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the field of graphic design/animation broadcast television or journalism communication film fine arts video production photographic production or a closely related field

(Additional journey-level or professional work experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of verifiable full-time journey level experience performing video and multimedia production digital document or digital art design still photo image production advertising design or multimedia design in one or more of the following areas: law enforcement or other public agency government access television broadcasting television news programming training or media/multimedia production public affairs and/or media coverage that included overall independent responsibility for video production planning and design image recording and editing or processing of still or digital images and print media.

License: Possession of a valid California Motor vehicle Operators license.

Special Requirements:

1. A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective incumbents to ensure they are suitable for work in a law enforcement environment.

2. Incumbents are generally assigned to work day shifts however evening weekend or holiday shifts may be required.

3. Vision must be free from color blindness in either eye.

4. Incumbents may be required to use and move a variety of equipment requiring that they lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and frequently lift objects of 20 pounds.

5. All audio and visual imagery taken as a result of this position is the property of the Sheriffs Office and may not be used for personal gain or distributed outside the agency without proper written consent.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of media production processes such as graphic design/computer animation script writing directing camera work lighting editing and television/video/audio production.
The use of digital press reprographics production unit.
The operation of field video and still photographic equipment and software and specifically the equipment and software used by the Sheriffs Office for image recording and editing.
Video editing principles production methods equipment and techniques.
Equipment and procedures used in video duplication and storage.
Principles practices and techniques of graphic design and the use of graphics design software.
Graphic arts design software.
Materials techniques and equipment used in commercial art.
Knowledge of effective project management.
Knowledge of budgeting principles.

Ability to:

Operate field video/audio and still photographic equipment to secure images for finished projects.
Edit video/audio recordings and still images and create finished products suited to their intended purpose.
Work cooperatively and productively with a variety of individuals in the planning design and execution of video photographic multimedia and graphic projects.
Plan and organize project activity.
Work independently with minimal technical direction.
Produce multiple copies of videos and still images for use by others.
Perform simple maintenance on video and photographic equipment or recommend replacement or repair.
Set up and maintain video photographic and digital image filing systems.
Keep abreast of developments in videography photography and multimedia techniques procedures software and equipment.
Follow written and oral instructions and the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Prepare graphic presentations on a wide variety of subject matters to diverse audiences.