Multimedia

Description:

The Multimedia/Video Production Specialist provides an essential role to the Sheriff’s Office communications team. Key experience necessary to succeed in this role would include story boarding, shooting, and editing, publishing social media, and streaming video content using tools and resources within the organization. These resources include the team’s existing graphics and cloud-based editing tools, as well as tools that may be acquired later. In this position, you will assist in publishing content to the Sheriff’s Office primary social media feeds. You will also join the communications team committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment centered in belonging and inclusion. At Washington County, we lean into our organizational values of workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion and seek to actively promote an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.

Note: This position allows a hybrid work schedule with 1-2 days a week working remotely.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you're interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
A typical day as a Multimedia/Video Production Specialist is dynamic and always on the go. On any given day , you may find yourself:
Producing and creating videos and other audio-visual materials and aids for training, information, and instruction purposes; producing and directing live and taped programs, including public meetings, studio productions, training videos, public service announcements, and documentaries.
Performing all phases of video production, including (but not limited to): developing concepts and storyboarding; script research and writing; casting and hiring of paid and volunteer actors, technicians, and crew; directing and coaching of actors, including line rehearsals and scene blocking; videography, camera operation and staging of appropriate lighting; scouting and securing locations; post-production, including editing, mixing sound, creating graphics and digital animation using digital animation software.
Coordinating all logistics related to video production, such as meeting with internal customers to identify production needs; planning and scheduling shooting; determining equipment needed; advising customers on any foreseeable pitfalls and suggesting strategies or techniques to overcome challenges; coordinating appropriate equipment, people, and transportation to best capture the required video footage; being responsible for packing, moving, loading, transporting and setting-up of equipment to and from the production site.
Operating field or studio cameras and related equipment to record various project materials in various environments; recommend shooting changes to yield more effective visuals; make technical adjustments and troubleshoot equipment to ensure high-quality production.
Creating multimedia digital storytelling videos using stills, graphics, animation, sound effects, narration, captions, subtitles, and music; be responsible for audio recording/extracting and editing for podcasting; develop video slideshow presentations; load videos to the internet; use digital cameras to take portraits, or scenic still photographs as required for use in promotions, productions, and publications; prepare and enhance photos using image manipulation and graphic design software.
Maintaining digital asset management system and maintaining equipment.
Assisting in publishing videos and other content to the Sheriff's Office's social media feeds, including Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, YouTube, and others.
Acting as the liaison between the County's public, education, and government access video partners and Tualatin Valley Community Television, for productions needing higher quality.
Assisting in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
Performing related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would be:
Passionate about serving the public, communicating with the community, and creating positive interactions between the Washington County Sheriff's Office and community members.
A skilled communicator and visual storyteller who is particularly adept at rapidly developing social media and streaming video content.
Able to produce high-quality visual materials in line with the Washington County Sheriff's Office goals while being fiduciarily responsible.
An excellent multimedia project manager experienced in developing content relevant to law enforcement, community education, and the culturally diverse communities of Washington County.
Comfortable functioning independently with minimal supervision but would also thrive in team settings.
Skilled and experienced in story boarding and script development, operating digital cameras and video recording equipment, using graphic design, digital image editing, and video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro), digital live feeds (YouTube Live, Facebook Live, etc.) and developing and publishing content on social media feeds.