Production and Creative Director

Production and Creative Director

Job Description

Seeking a dedicated professional with experience in videography, editing, and customer service. PEG station experience a plus. Preferred achievement of a Bachelor's related to television production, experience in videography industries, and familiarity with non-profit/community work. Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and conduct themselves with patience, understanding, and a solution seeking mentality. Must be flexible to work different configurations of 40 hours a week. This position has flexible hours that revolve around event coverage. Must be available on the day after Thanksgiving and all Monday evenings.

Production and Client Coordination

Responsible for daily studio productions including providing technical support for producers and various organizations, editing shows as needed, and importing and encoding programming for video server playback; DVD duplication; assist other access TV staff with community video production activities in the studio and field; oversee the work of video crews; assist the General Manager to develop and maintain professional production standards; identify opportunities to improve service delivery and cable programming methods and procedures; identify resource needs and review with the General Manager; troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and may perform minor repairs; coordinate repair activities; foster, maintain, and expand working relationships with producers and organizations.

Direction and Switching of LIVE Programming

Direct and switch live programming including, but not limited to: weekly City Council and Yellowstone County Commission meetings, monthly School Board meetings, as well as special programs including election coverage, parades, (Holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, Burn the Point, etc.) extra governmental meetings, debates, and other events as scheduled. Perform any edits, uploads, indexing, and duplications necessary to archive these events for future airing and reference.

Volunteer Management

Establish a volunteer training program and consistent communication method for providing opportunities/keeping volunteers engaged. Keep track of and log all volunteer hours. Create a monthly volunteer newsletter with new opportunities, celebration of accomplishments, and volunteer of the month. Maintain an email list of all volunteers.

Oversee Studio Programming

Assist producers in the daily production of their programs in order to maintain the highest degree of production quality possible. This includes switching/directing, audio, graphics/titles, lighting and any pre or post-production as needed.

Training of Producers

Conduct orientation for new producers, educating them on the facility, equipment, and their abilities to utilize both. Train them on the use of the studio and any equipment they check out.

Equipment Management

Create an organization system for maintaining and checking out equipment. Oversee the implementation of this system as well as bearing responsibility for checking out equipment.

Long Range Evolution of the Job

• Work with the General Manager to implement, facilitate, and fulfill Media Assistance Grants for non-profit organizations.
• Work with the General Manager to develop video production training programs and various workshops for TV members, volunteers, and organizations; instruct scheduled classes.
• Provide outreach to K–12 and post-secondary educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, to develop specific and special media training programs.
• Provide continuing and advanced television production education according to the needs and abilities of TV members.
• Eventually develop volunteer management into managing an employee in a part time position who will recruit, maintain, train, and coordinate volunteers, actively seek out events to cover, and establish partnerships with organizations to stay informed of events and create internship, job shadow, and volunteer opportunities for students.
• Planning, preparation, coordination, and implementation of equipment, staff, and volunteers to successfully broadcast live remote productions out in the field from various locations.
• Develop promotional videos for airing on the station highlighting types of shows, specific shows, the station, and special events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $44,000