08/02/2007 96023

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST 1

DEFINITION: This is technical and creative work in video and multimedia projects in the Bureau of Commonwealth Media Services, Department of General Services.

An employee in this job is responsible for editing and post-production of video and multimedia projects. Work includes interpreting written script segments; making creative decisions involving style and pacing; selecting visuals and other images; recording music, sound effects and narration tracks; designing graphics and animations; and operating professional digital video, audio and multimedia editing systems using multiple video and audio sources. An employee in this job must use discretion and exhibit superior professional judgment in the presentation of information due to the potential for adversely affecting the programs and objectives of the Governor and other Administration officials. Work requires the highest confidentiality standards due to the access to sensitive and confidential information afforded incumbents in this job. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed, throughout the assignment by a Digital Multimedia Specialist 2, Section Chief or other technical or professional supervisor for attainment of goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, timeliness of final product, and adherence to established standards.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Performs video, audio and multimedia editing and post-production services related to TV and radio production, public information, news feeds, training, documentaries, internal communications and research purposes for Commonwealth agencies and work involving the Governor and Lt. Governor, Cabinet officials and other high-ranking officials.

Interprets written script segments in visual terms and conveys the writers’ intended message with video sequences in accordance with professionally accepted standards of motion, composition and continuity.

Operates professional, broadcast-quality digital editing and multimedia post-production equipment and software.

Ensures that finished projects meet appropriate standards for broadcast, video production or the Internet.

Digitally encodes various types of multimedia assets for use in projects and productions.

Searches assets stored in the Digital Asset Management System and transcodes or duplicates the files.

Travels to various locations to carryout assignments.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

May participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the techniques and principles of professional video, audio and multimedia production.

Knowledge of post-production editing including professionally accepted standards of motion, composition and continuity.

Knowledge of professional video, audio and multimedia post-production equipment and software and the use of this equipment.

Knowledge of communication principles and practices.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Two years experience as a Digital Production Assistant;

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Two years of professional video, audio and multimedia production experience, and a bachelor’s degree in communications media or a related field;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.