Multimedia Production Technician - VID 215968

Multimedia Production Technician

• VID 215968

  State of New York
• General Services, Office of Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $56,807
• $72,429 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Filming Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level Windows Quality control operations Technical troubleshooting support 4 years Video editing Production records Art direction Copywriting Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description

Technical Monitoring:

The MCO monitors the technical aspects of the broadcast or webcast, such as video and audio quality, timing, and signal or stream integrity.

Content Ingestion:

The MCO is responsible for ingesting and preparing content from various sources, such as satellite feeds, live cameras, or digital files. The MCO verifies the content and ensures that it meets the technical specifications for broadcast.

Quality Control:

Before the content goes live or the live event begins, the MCO conducts quality control checks to ensure that there are no technical issues or errors in the content or live feed. They review the content for any glitches, video or audio discrepancies, or other potential problems.

Live Event Support:

During live events the MCO works closely with the production team to ensure seamless execution. They may handle the integration of live feeds from remote locations, switch between different cameras or feeds, and manage the timing of replays or graphics.

Troubleshooting:

In the event of technical issues or emergencies, the MCO acts swiftly to identify and resolve problems. They have a good understanding of the broadcasting equipment, transmission systems, and signal flow, enabling them to troubleshoot and rectify issues under pressure.

Documentation and Reporting:

The MCO maintains detailed records of the broadcast activities, including the content played, any technical issues encountered, and the actions taken to address them. They may also prepare reports on the performance and quality of the systems for future reference and improvement.

• Production Technician duties also include technical directing, studio camera and audio board operations.
• Various production and engineering duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:

• Must be available for nights and weekends. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience
• as a news videographer, studio camera operator, art director, copywriter, graphic designer, account executive, video editor, web designer, or similar position at a national network, local network television affiliate, cable news, commercial media production facility, or marketing or communications agency.

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Substitutions:

College study in a related field may substitute for up to three years of experience as listed above with 30 credit hours equaling one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the below commonly operated systems: o Satellite Transmit and Receive equipment (Antennas, Receivers, Routing, and Monitoring systems) including Automation.

o IP Transmit and Receive equipment o Basic Windows/Microsoft setup and configuration, including mounting shares and configuring network interfaces o Bonded Cellular systems o Streaming Encoders o TOC Production, Routing, and Recording equipment o Captioning Encoders o Test and Monitoring equipment o

Adobe Editing SoftwareNOTE:

IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.