JOB TITLE: Production Assistant
REPORTS TO: Chief Communications Officer with supervision from Senior Video Specialist
LOCATION: Worcester Public Schools (WPS), Worcester, MA
OVERVIEW:
The Production Assistant will produce video content for the WPS Communications Department's digital platforms and the Worcester Educational Access Television (WEA-TV) cable channel, as well as record and broadcast live events and public meetings.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Produces videos for digital platforms or broadcasts of events and live public Worcester School Committee meetings through pre-production and set-up, filming/camera operation, and editing/post-event operation, under the guidance of the Senior Video Specialist and/or Chief Communications Officer.
- Assists with WEA-TV production and operational tasks such as maintaining archival databases, graphic design, equipment upkeep and other job-related duties as assigned.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience producing video content for a professional organization
- Experience video editing and using editing software, such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe
- Experience and understanding of file formats for cable television vs. internet platforms
- Understanding of lighting techniques
- Experience using Cannon and JVC camcorders
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, paying close attention to grammar
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in the field of video production
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in visual arts, communications, multimedia production, marketing, broadcast journalism, or related field
- Experience with preproduction planning, script writing, interviewing
- Experience with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras for filming and/or live broadcasts of productions, graduation ceremonies, or public meetings
- Experience and skills with graphic design and visual branding production and best practices for video and television
- A self-starter who is motivated and has a passion for video production work
- Knowledge of urban school districts
- Owns a reliable vehicle and has a valid U.S. driver's license
- Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Arabic or Vietnamese
PAY RATE: $31 per hour
JOB TYPE: 185 days, non-represented. (Please note that this is a school-year position. This position works only on days when school staff are reporting. The PA does not work on non-school days, including school vacation periods and recognized holidays.)