Variable Technical Director

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

Apply by: 6/12/2024

PAY RATE: $25/hr

Produces and directs city council and planning commission meetings that air on Lakewood8.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
•    Sets up livestreams for meeting cablecasts
•    Creates graphics for live meetings
•    Uses composition and videography skills to switch cameras during meetings
•    Troubleshoots problems to ensure smooth on-air meetings
•    Works with city clerk’s office before and during meetings
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received 
Works under direct supervision of the Media Services Manager

Supervision Given
    None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Communications or related field from an accredited college is preferred. 
• Appropriate experience in lieu of education may be acceptable.

Experience

• Minimum two years of live broadcast directing or technical directing required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.  

Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities
Excellent computer skills (Mac and Windows) and ability to learn new software quickly 
Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment problems
Knowledge of television and video production techniques
Experience with Broadcast Pix equipment preferred
Knowledge of production practices including, but not limited to: camera, audio, video, graphics, directing, and editing.
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, and decision making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.
Skill in independently adapting, interpreting, and applying written guidelines, precedents, and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented or problematic situations.
Ability to identify, prioritize, and complete tasks within established time frames with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and citizens.
A background check is required.
Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Due to the nature of the work, an employee in this position may be considered essential.  Essential personnel are determined by the chain of command, the type of emergency and the human resources needed.

Pay Range

$14.42-$57.21

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.