VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (PART TIME) – Evening/Night School Events, Meetings & Sports Coverage

Employment Opportunity

Part-Time CATV Assistant

Cable Access Department

The Town of Northborough seeks qualified applicants for the part-time, 19 hour per week, non-benefitted position of Cable Access Television Studio Assistant. This position assists the Cable Access Director with the production of Education/School programming and virtual hosting of various meetings and events, as well as on-site recording. Candidates must have at least 1 year experience working with video equipment and graphic software. Valid Class D Motor Vehicle License required to videotape events on location. Candidates must be available to work evening and weekend hours. Wage range $22.14 – $28.78/hr, D.O.Q.

DEFINITION

Responsible for assisting the CATV Director and Production Coordinator in the development and production of local school programming for cablecast and multimedia distribution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

● Produce, record, edit, and upload community, government, and school events for broadcast; host and stream various meetings using virtual meeting software.

● Coordinate programming and bulletin board content, editing as needed, uploading, scheduling for replay, and enabling on-demand content.

● Maintain playback and archival storage content and necessary back-ups.

● Develop and maintain Northborough Community Access Television’s online presence including website, video-on-demand, and social media accounts.

● Provide technical assistance to local content providers.

● Provide video production and video editing training to community members.

● Provide technical assistance to Town departments regarding program development and promotional materials for cablecast and other media platforms.

● Perform special projects as assigned by the Director.

● Perform related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision, the employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction for new, difficult or unusual assignments. The employee refers unusual situations to the supervisor for advice and further instructions.

JUDGMENT AND COMPLEXITY

The work consists of a variety of duties which follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation. Judgment is needed to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline.

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Relationships are primarily with co-workers, vendors and the public involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile, uncooperative or uninformed persons.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent, and 1 – 2 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience. Additional training in communication, video production, film or media is preferred. Class D Driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the department’s operations, proficiency in the department’s specific technology, software applications and databases, general knowledge of federal and state laws, and town by-laws as they pertain to the department’s operations.

Abilities: Ability to plan and organize live, recorded and remote productions; requires skill in troubleshooting basic video set-ups. Ability to work independently. Computer skills with specific expertise in graphics and production software applications

Skills: Planning, time management and organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective customer service and effective oral and written communication skills. Contacts require courtesy and tact. Knowledge of personal computer, general office equipment, video production equipment including cameras, switchers, audio and digital editing equipment and playback servers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in an office setting as well as off-site locations.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills: Administrative work is conducted in an office setting, involving sitting, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. When in the field, work requires agility and physical strength, such as moving over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them, adjusting equipment on ladders, or going up and down stairs or bleachers.

Motor Skills: Duties require motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology, and other office equipment.

Visual Skills: Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes as well as using video camera and other equipment to record and edit.

For more information and a detailed job description, please visit: https://www.town.northborough.ma.us/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities-now-hiring.

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to:

Town Administrator, 63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532 or email to townadmin@town.northborough.ma.us.

Open until filled. AA/EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.58 – $29.36 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person