Job Description
JOB Non-exempt (over-time and/or compensatory time eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; primarily Monday - Friday; varied schedule including some evenings and weekends; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies; full benefits The Frederick County Office of Communications & Public Engagement has an opening for a full-time bilingual Multimedia/Audio-Visual Technician. This individual will work with our Multimedia Services team to produce original stories/packages that will broadcast and stream on FCGTV’s media outlets. This position will write, shoot, and post-produce segments in both English and Spanish to air, as well as direct live Frederick County Government proceedings and services. Supervision is received from the Multimedia Services Supervisor; direction is received from the Director and Assistant Director of Communications & Public Engagement.NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible SpendingEmployee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefitCounty and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of serviceAdditional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness ProgramGenerous Tuition Reimbursement ProgramOther employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care planNOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Produce video content in English and Spanish for multiple viewing platforms Stay informed of current Frederick County Government eventsOperate cameras, video recorders, character generators, audio boards, switchers, routers, and lighting equipmentDirect live televised meetingsEdit recorded programsWrite and develop scripts in English and Spanish for segment and PSAsTranslate English captions into SpanishRecord voice-overs with the potential for on air appearancesAssist in the design and implementation of graphic imagesAssist with various studio and field production work, including the use of dronesAssist with the program scheduleAssist County staff with hearing room equipmentAs needed, drive county vehicle to offsite broadcastsPerform other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Willingness and availability to work varied evening/weekend hours to accommodate broadcast schedules, programming and other commitmentsKIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience2) One or more interviews3) Work sample