Introduction
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Overview
Charlotte Communications and Marketing develops innovative and strategic communication and marketing solutions to advance the city’s overall vision and tell the stories that shape Charlotte. The Charlotte Communications and Marketing team members are subject matter experts in the areas of internal communications, media relations, video and web services, program management, community engagement and graphic design.
Summary
The corporate communications executive producer is responsible for managing the video services team and programs (internally and externally) as well as developing and implementing strategies and policies for the video team within Corporate Communication & Marketing (CC&M). This role reports to the deputy director and indirectly to the department director of CC&M.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee programming for the GOV Channel and assist in the development of video materials for multi-channel dissemination.
• Responsible for development of live-production capabilities to meet the changing demand of meetings – virtual, broadcast/streaming, social, etc.
• Manage the council meeting coverage process – key roles, needs, assignments, etc. in a cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with digital team as part of the larger content team to create a multi-channel strategy for original video content, assisting in planning and execution.
• Work with the deputy director and director on broadcast media services strategy for live production and studio facilities (audio and video).
• Manage studio calendar and ensure smooth process for incoming requests (from City, County, and School Board and others)
• Manage incoming media development (tracking projects and media storage) for studio and support services.
• Oversee broadcast services staff daily activities, and delegate daily/weekly assignments as necessary.
• Supervise and assess the broadcast services team and individual contributions. Set expectations and hold staff accountable to them. Establish development plans and give staff an opportunity to grow and develop.
• Coordinate and manage vendor relationships as they relate to broadcast media (i.e. freelancers, contractors, etc.)
• Analyze staff roles and needs and make recommendations on how to evolve the team, resources and deliverables for the future of this department and city.
• Manage operational and capital budget for broadcast services team, and monthly/annual expenses.
• Manage the budget dedicated to video services
• Manage the reporting process on key metrics and areas of concentration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand TV channel programming needs and schedules.
• Must have management/coaching experience
• Ability to lead with determining direction of teams and delegate responsibilities as needed
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams across the organization
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and independent
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Able to perform and excel within an integrated, fast-paced team environment, adapting to changes as needed
• Must be proactive and results and solution oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Primarily Premiere/After Effects
Preferred Qualification
• Master’s degree in journalism or a related field of study
• Broad, extensive knowledge of TV/video services Expertise in video production, both on and off set, and editing
• Experience managing live, virtual meetings for broadcast
• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Basic understanding with live streaming platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), and broadcast television engineering operations
• Well versed and experience with studio switchers (ROSS, Blackmagic, Broadcast Pix), professional cameras (Panasonic, Sony), DSLR’s, remote control cameras, field/studio production, photography
• Experience with podcasts/audio production development – production, dissemination (Soundcloud platform to Apple, Google, Spotify)
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study
• Five or more years of relevant work experience
Physical Requirements
• Must be able stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 25 – 50 lbs. of equipment for short distances.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, stand, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions will be encountered.
• Significant work in all weather conditions is to be expected
• Schedule changes should be expected
Salary
$84,000 to 93,000 annually. Commensurate with experience.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
As of October 1, 2021:
The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion
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