Senior Production Editor (Apollo Theatre)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Plans, directs and facilitates studio and field-based video production work, including filming, editing, sound mixing, graphic design and compression output and distribution of a wide range of

products, and performs other related duties as assigned; oversees work of other team members.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Studio Production

• Works in collaboration with production staff and others to produce a variety of video products for broadcasting, compression output, webcasting, video streaming, and digital distribution;
• Plans and directs assigned studio productions; oversees operation of small multi-
• Camera studio and portable live studio setups; operates video switching, character generation and digital video effects equipment, edit controllers, cameras, hard disk video recorders, and audio mixers; sets up and adjusts studio lighting equipment including fixed and portable lights; adjusts audio equipment including assorted lavalier, shotgun and other microphones;
• Works to prepare “B-roll” footage for inclusion in live productions; provides limited troubleshooting of video, audio and lighting equipment; performs routine equipment maintenance; manages work assignments and work flow; researches trends and makes recommendations to department for software and equipment purchases.

Field Production

• Coordinates pre-production and production planning activities; communicates technical information in non-technical terms; conducts field-based video production which involves interacting with clients and operating all portable video and audio equipment; transports and sets up lighting and audio equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment.

Post-Production

• Plans and performs video post-production tasks which includes reviewing footage, video transcoding, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing using Final Cut Pro software; utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses video projects for output; captures recorded video using software and encode media as appropriate; makes video products available in a variety of formats including DVDs or streaming media files; publishes, organizes, and optimizes media on third party websites such as YouTube, Facebook Twitter, and other
• Social media platforms; coordinates internal and external duplication services as required

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of studio and field-based video production work.
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to produce a variety of video products. 
• Can direct productions and operate video switching, character generation and digital video effects equipment, edit controllers, cameras, hard disk video recorders, and audio mixers.
• Can set up and adjust studio lighting equipment including fixed and portable lights.
• Can adjust audio equipment including assorted lavalier, cardiod and shotgun microphones. 
• Can make recommendations for software and equipment purchases
• Has command of the English language: speaking, reading, and writing
• Possesses general computer skills: browsing, social networking, searching, typing, etc.
• Has knowledge of digital production tools and conversion tools
• Has proficiency in Photoshop
• Has proficiency in video editing software (Final Cut Pro)
• Experienced with YouTube uploading and keyword / SEO optimization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must meet the following qualifications at time of filing application:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in video, TV or film production or a closely related field, and two years of experience in video, TV or film production;

OR

1. Six years of experience in video, TV or film production

Salary

$70,574