04/13/2010 96055

MULTIMEDIA SERVICES SUPERVISOR, DGS

DEFINITION: This is responsible, professional and creative multimedia supervisory work overseeing the editing and post-production phases of projects in the Bureau of Commonwealth Media Services, Department of General Services.

The employee in this job is responsible for directing, through supervision of a staff of multimedia specialists, the statewide editing and post-production of video and multimedia projects for use in news conferences, radio and television production, training and other areas. Work includes meeting with clients to determine project objectives; providing creative and technical guidance to clients and subordinate staff; preparing project budget estimates; reviewing work products for quality control purposes and to ensure project objectives have been met; and reviewing records of production expenses, materials, time, and contract costs for accuracy. Work is developed to effectively and sensitively portray the Governor’s initiatives and objectives and is produced for use by the Governor and Lt. Governors’ Offices, Commonwealth agencies, and the media. Work is reviewed by the Assistant Director, Commonwealth Media Services for program effectiveness, adherence to departmental policies and procedures, and customer satisfaction.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs, plans, coordinates, and supervises the post-production phases of multimedia projects including editing, audio recording and mixing, graphic design, interactive media and web content development, and duplication.

Directs multimedia services of highly visible, confidential and sensitive events for the Commonwealth.

Provides creative and technical guidance and direction to subordinate staff and contractors including multimedia specialists, editors, audio/sound technicians, graphic designers and animators, and web development professionals.

Meets with clients to determine project objectives and methods for multimedia projects including webcasts for news and public information.

Prepares budget estimates and monitors and reviews records of production expenses, materials, time, and contract costs.

Resolves conflicts and problems to ensure project objectives are met.

Consults with staff on visual interpretation, continuity, technical requirements and the effective application of project objectives and production techniques.

Directs the editing of news feeds for the PA Radio News Service, PA Satellite News Service, and PA Internet News Service.

Ensures personnel and equipment are secured within a time frame acceptable to client needs and oversees related staff during all stages of development and production.

Ensures the proper storage and retrieval of video, audio, multimedia and still image assets.

Monitors the operational efficiency of multimedia systems, equipment, and related devices.

Oversees the purchase of equipment for multimedia projects.

Travels to various locations to carryout assignments.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

The employee in this job may participate in the performance of their subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices 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.

Knowledge of creative and technical decisions involved in the production of video, audio and multimedia projects.

Knowledge of communication principles and practices.

Ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience as a Digital Multimedia Specialist 2;

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

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.