Assistant Producer

Nationally recognized, award-winning government cable television channel seeks highly motivated, results-oriented Assistant Producer to assist in the production of government programming.

Assists in camera operations for all government access video productions and
teleconferencing activities, as required;
Assists in the drafting and revision of scripts needed for government access productions;
Programs character-generated graphics and logos for live meetings and government
access channels;
Attends pre-production meetings and assists government access users;
Maintains schedule of programming requests and videotape sessions for all government access productions;
Maintains schedule of requests for institutional network usage;
Assists in the development of cable brochures and newsletters;
Selects music, graphics and props needed for all government access programming;
Performs research tasks as assigned in response to Consumer Protection Commission requests;
Assists in the training of government users in the operation of video equipment as
assigned;
Monitors the lending of all video equipment as assigned.

Knowledge of the theory, techniques and equipment utilized in producing and taping
video programs;
Knowledge of the skills needed to conceive and write scripts for video productions;
Ability to organize and coordinate all elements of program production;
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, other County officials, community groups,
and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in media communications, journalism, or a related field; plus one year of work experience related to a phase of television production.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of arts in communications, film production, or video production.
• Two or more years post-graduate experience in video production.
• Demonstrated experience with directing, scripting, field and studio production, live, multi-camera production, and AVID non-linear editing.
• Ability to convey creative concepts to clients and graphic designers.