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Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Working for the video department at Texas Parks and Wildlife you will be required to travel all over the state, about 30 percent of your time will be out on the road.

Our state is vast and unique, and so are the stories we tell, while out in the field you will help to produce stories on hunting, fishing, state parks, etc.

Under the direction of PBS Show Series Producer, this position is responsible for entry-level informational and communications work including assisting media producers with a wide range of support tasks for field video production work and video post-production work.

Performs a limited range of media production work for the TV series and the agency’s social media platforms. Assists the Operations Manager with maintaining and testing field and post-production video equipment, and software.

Provides audio visual support for department meetings and hearings.Pulls, dubs and posts archive footage. Develops, implements and maintains the team’s volunteer program, and trains the volunteers.

Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Performs additional duties as assigned.

Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience :

One year experience in media production or related field;

One year experience editing with professional video editing software.

NOTE : Experience may have occurred concurrently

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education :

One additional year experience in media production may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Photojournalism, Radio-TV-Film, Photography, Communications, Media or related field.

Experience :

Three years experience in media production or related field;

Three years experience editing with Adobe Premiere cloud and related Adobe software on Apple computers.

Licensure :

SUAS Airman FAA quadcopter certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of professional and consumer audio / video production equipment, both field production and post-production equipment;
• Knowledge of professional audio / video production equipment and computers, terminology and the functions of audio / video production equipment and computers;
• Knowledge of general computer software, hardware and interfaces;
• Knowledge of computer based non-linear editing software and hardware, and data storage software and hardware;
• Knowledge of video production and post-production techniques and procedures;
• Knowledge of visual storytelling, story structure concepts and techniques;
• Knowledge of online video distribution systems such as YouTube and Roku;
• Skill in using computers (PC and Apple) and various computer software packages;
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication;
• Skill in using professional and consumer audio / video production equipment, both field production and post-production equipment;
• Skill in using computer based non-linear editing software and hardware, and data storage software and hardware;
• Skill in all aspects of documentary-style video production, including : researching, writing, shooting, editing, sound mixing, color timing, compressing, and posting to YouTube and FTP sites;
• Skill in developing, implementing and maintaining online video distribution systems such as YouTube and Roku;
• Skill in developing, implementing and maintaining a volunteer program;
• Ability to apply logical, and technical methodologies;
• Ability to problem-solve technical, physical and electronic issues;
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain online video distribution systems;
• Ability to train volunteers;
• Ability to carry, setup and record basic audio and video images with professional microphones, cameras and lighting equipment both indoors and outdoors;
• Ability to utilize databases to archive and retrieve program information;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision in complex and demanding situations;
• Ability to work as a member of a team in complex and demanding situations;
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl behind and under equipment racks, walk long distances on uneven terrain, climb small hills and sometimes large mountains, and walk in creeks and rivers while carrying heavy equipment;
• Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Required to work from 8 : 00 to 5 : 00 , Monday through Friday; alternative work schedule may be available;
• Required to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary;
• Required to climb ladders, crawl behind and under equipment racks, confined spaces, walk long distances on uneven terrain, climb small hills and sometimes large mountains, and walk in creeks and rivers while carrying heavy equipment;
• Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
• Required to operate a State vehicle;
• Required to travel 30% with possible overnight stays;
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER