Media Production Technician (37.5 Hour)

Before you apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Important information for after you apply:

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Questions about this position should be directed to Mackenzie Coleman at mackenzie.coleman@ct.gov.

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of support or technical functions in cooperation with agency personnel to meet the needs for videotapes, digital recordings, sound recordings and other audio-visual materials and equipment.

Receives requests for video tape or digital playback and recording sessions and/or audio-visual, photographic and graphic art projects; coordinates with agency personnel taping and/or preparation of video, digital, photographic and graphic art and other audio-visual materials; schedules recording sessions; sets up and operates recording and other equipment; serves as technical director, cameraperson and/or crew members as needed; insures proper environment and technical conditions for video production and sound sessions; writes scripts; prepares or secures needed audio-visual material such as graphics or slides for use in classrooms or recording sessions; reviews, edits and catalogues recordings and other materials; maintains inventory of audio-visual software and hardware; keeps equipment in good condition; installs equipment, performs minor equipment repairs and recommends contracts for major repairs; may duplicate recordings for distribution; may photograph and print materials for instructional support; may distribute audio-visual materials or equipment and maintain loan records; may instruct others in use of equipment or development of audio-visual aids; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of video tape, digital and audio recording equipment; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in operation, installation, maintenance and minor repair of audio-visual equipment and accessories; ability to schedule and prepare for video tape, digital and audio recording sessions; ability to utilize computer software.

Four (4) years of experience in television, video tape or digital media production.

College training in communication sciences or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred candidates will possess:

Incumbents in this class having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.

1. Incumbents in this class must have sufficient strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform duties of the class.
2. A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents may be required to lift equipment; may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive patients or clients.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.