Senior Media Producer

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 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. Plans, captures, edits, and manages compelling video and/or photography content for social media, public meetings, advertising, and public access TV. Collaborates with communications and media team members to produce video, photos, graphics, and other visual assets as needed. Collaborates with City of Gary Office of the Mayor, Department heads, and staff to plan, prototype, and execute strategies for communicating programs and services. Helps stakeholders achieve their communication goals and alignment with the City of Gary brand voice. Schedules recording sessions with the client and designated key stakeholders. Ensures capture of high-quality audio, photo, and video footage using professional-grade equipment. Leads editing/post-production process for photography/footage, including color correction, audio clean up, visual effects, animations, captions, and lower thirds. Leads editing/post-production process for footage, including color correction, audio clean up, visual effects, animations, captions, and lower thirds. Master Adobe Creative Cloud applications and other modern digital tools. Checks for errors, glitches, and inconsistencies, ensures all files meet industry standards and channel specifications, understands and uses compression to achieve appropriate quality and file size. Ensures consistency in visual branding across all videos and alignment with City of Gary brand standards. Leads organization and archiving of all footage in all formats. Leads the inventory and check-out process for all media equipment. Leads programming of public access television channels (live and on demand) and manages relationships with outside studios and partners. Builds and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on how to use brand assets, trains other employees. Benchmarks other brands, trends, and institutions. Research, learn, and implement best practices for using modern digital tools. Drives continuous improvement. Other recommendations for improving content quality, effectiveness, and performance. Be available for some non-traditional work hours for various special events and meetings; some travel may be required.

Skills :

Excellent communication skills: Strong verbal and written English communication skills to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, media, and vendors.

Technical skills:

Proven experience using modern digital tools to create, edit, test, and publish digital content. Enthusiasm and willingness to be a lifelong learner.

Creative Production skills:

Proven experience in production (film, advertising, television, live theater, concerts, festivals, corporate meetings, events, expositions, conventions, or other entertainment).

Organizational skills:

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once.

Servant Leadership:

A willingness to share their knowledge with others, collaborate on shared goals, and serve with empathy within their team.

Cultural Competency:

Experience and flexibility working with diverse cultural groups within the United States.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree High school diploma or GED Senior Media Producer 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 401 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402 $51,215.97 a year City Of Gary 39 reviews $51,215.97 a year

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 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. Plans, captures, edits, and manages compelling video and/or photography content for social media, public meetings, advertising, and public access TV. Collaborates with communications and media team members to produce video, photos, graphics, and other visual assets as needed. Collaborates with City of Gary Office of the Mayor, Department heads, and staff to plan, prototype, and execute strategies for communicating programs and services. Helps stakeholders achieve their communication goals and alignment with the City of Gary brand voice. Schedules recording sessions with the client and designated key stakeholders. Ensures capture of high-quality audio, photo, and video footage using professional-grade equipment. Leads editing/post-production process for photography/footage, including color correction, audio clean up, visual effects, animations, captions, and lower thirds. Leads editing/post-production process for footage, including color correction, audio clean up, visual effects, animations, captions, and lower thirds. Master Adobe Creative Cloud applications and other modern digital tools. Checks for errors, glitches, and inconsistencies, ensures all files meet industry standards and channel specifications, understands and uses compression to achieve appropriate quality and file size. Ensures consistency in visual branding across all videos and alignment with City of Gary brand standards. Leads organization and archiving of all footage in all formats. Leads the inventory and check-out process for all media equipment. Leads programming of public access television channels (live and on demand) and manages relationships with outside studios and partners. Builds and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on how to use brand assets, trains other employees. Benchmarks other brands, trends, and institutions. Research, learn, and implement best practices for using modern digital tools. Drives continuous improvement. Other recommendations for improving content quality, effectiveness, and performance. Be available for some non-traditional work hours for various special events and meetings; some travel may be required.

Skills :

Excellent communication skills: Strong verbal and written English communication skills to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, media, and vendors.

Technical skills:

Proven experience using modern digital tools to create, edit, test, and publish digital content. Enthusiasm and willingness to be a lifelong learner.

Creative Production skills:

Proven experience in production (film, advertising, television, live theater, concerts, festivals, corporate meetings, events, expositions, conventions, or other entertainment).

Organizational skills:

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once.

Servant Leadership:

A willingness to share their knowledge with others, collaborate on shared goals, and serve with empathy within their team.

Cultural Competency:

Experience and flexibility working with diverse cultural groups within the United States.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree High school diploma or GED