CITY OF RIALTO
Approved: Group: RMMA
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt DOT Participant: No
BROADCAST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, produces, and administers communications programs related to television, video, and public broadcasting; coordinate schedules, supervise technical staff, and continually arrange production; equipment research, purchasing, and maintenance.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is distinguished from Broadcast Production Specialist classification by its higher level of technical production knowledge, supervisory responsibility, and responsibility for production administration.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Director of Information Technology or designee.
Exercises general supervision over technical support staff, as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The classification specification provides a summary of the typical job duties performed, along with the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Plan and schedule television coverage and broadcasting of government meetings, live sports, and special events.
• Create training programs and complete video projects utilizing television control rooms, studio, and mobile production equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate job requests and arrange assignments for full-time and part-staff and coverage for projects, events, and meetings.
• Train personnel, explain work procedures and methods, resolve technical problems, and conduct performance evaluations. Participate in the selection of new employees. • Supervise and conduct programming and staff oversight for Rialto Network, website, and playback server on a 24/7 basis.
• Manage television production, including camera operation, editing, and general video production, and serve as producer/director for live events and sports programs. • Assist City Council and City staff to ensure appropriate equipment and personnel are available for a range of specials events and programs.
• Coordinate and provide department assistance related to AV systems for the City, including the Council Chambers, venues and facilities, and City departments. • Research audiovisual and production equipment and upgrades based on capabilities, costs, and applications.
• Administer audiovisual service requests and needs for City departments.
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• Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Audiovisual, video, and television production methods and programming techniques. • Broadcasting equipment operations and capabilities.
• Production scheduling methods.
• Principles and practices of budgeting and cost administration. • Supervisory principles and leadership techniques.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
Ability to:
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of technical staff members. • Develop, organize, and coordinate a range of audiovisual, video, and public broadcast programs.
• Research, develop, and supervise multimedia programming, presentations, and scheduling. • Analyze new equipment, capabilities, and costing as applied to channel capabilities. • Schedule and determine effective use of staff for projects, programs, and events. • Initiate, plan, and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction and control. • Oversee camera operation, editing, and general video production and sound systems. • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. • Interact effectively with staff, artists, vendors, customers, and public and private representatives in a variety of roles.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible video, audiovisual, and production experience, preferably involving televised public programs and broadcasting and one year of lead or supervisory work.
Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent e ducation proficiency. College coursework in audio video production, television production, communications, or a related field is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a State of California driver’s license, and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics and physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable indivi duals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Conditions:
Employees generally work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with staff and/or the public and private representatives in various settings including the field or remote offices for meetings. The incumbent will be exposed to outdoor environmental elements on a limited basis.
Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Finger dexterity is
needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrie ve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math, and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people, and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highl y detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.