SEAL OF THE AZALEA CITY INCORPORATED 1860 VALDOSTA GEORGIA
CITY OF VALDOSTA
Position Title:
Media Coordinator
Annual Minimum Salary: $24,818.35
Department: City Manager’s Office
Facility: City Hall Annex
Deadline: Open Until Filled
The City of Valdosta is accepting applications for the position of Channel 17 Media Coordinator. Duties include developing and producing all work in the operation and maintenance of the City of Valdosta’s Government Access Channel 17 (television) in coordination with the city’s Public Information Coordinator. Responsible for the scheduling, editing and production of all local programs, all technical aspects of the operation to ensure the production of quality broadcast products, and creating graphics for the digital community calendar; Assists in maintenance of, and oversees the operation of, all equipment used, selection and purchasing of all video and/or program-related software and equipment; Ensures broadcast of quality and timely media productions according to established FCC regulations for government channels and City of Valdosta policies and procedures; Researches, writes, edits, produces and hosts bi-weekly news program and other specific PSAs and video programs for Channel 17; Assists in managing the City of Valdosta’s social media strategy.
The applicant must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media or Communications.
• At least 2 years experience with television production.
• Experience with graphic design and Photoshop preferred and a working knowledge of social media structures.
• Knowledge of nonlinear editing systems (AVID Media Composer, Adobe Premiere}, Leightronix automation equipment (NEXUS), professional TV production and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to write broadcast-quality news scripts and serve as local news anchor.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot production equipment/systems.
• Ability to schedule, format and conduct field interviews and produce quality field videos for broadcast.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Satisfactorily complete a background check, drug test and pre-employment physical.
Please visit our website
www.valdostacity.com
for application instructions.
