This is skilled technical work assisting in the development of television programs for a government access cable television station.

Employees in this class are responsible for operating robotic and studio cameras, assisting with studio set up and field productions, and assisting in broadcast engineering tasks. Duties include operating robotic cameras for public hearings, operating studio cameras, assisting with lighting and shot composition, operating editing equipment, and assisting in minor video engineering tasks. Incumbents apply advanced knowledges of video technology to obtain good camera shot composition and lighting. Supervision is received from a technical supervisor who reviews work for technical quality and successful completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Operates robotic camera controller for public hearing video coverage from the County Commission chambers.

Operates studio cameras under the direction of a video director to video tape studio programs.

Assists in setting up lighting and constructing sets for studio programming.

Assists Videographer/Editor on field productions with lighting and audio recordings.

Operates off-line cuts only editing equipment in 3/4" U-matic format.

Assists in maintenance and other minor video engineering tasks.

Duplicates video tape.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics of audio-visual production and editing systems.

Considerable knowledge of lighting and picture composition aesthetics.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of video tape editing.

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of cable television production and broadcast journalism.

Ability to operate field and studio cameras to secure images and interviews for finished programming.

Ability to operate advanced video editing equipment.

Ability to set up lighting and construct sets for studio programming.

Skill in the operation of video cameras and video tape editing equipment.

Skill in videography

Skill in the techniques of video tape editing.

Skill in studio and field lighting required for good video images.

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