Video Production Technician

at  Teagasc

Location: Teagasc, Head Office, Oak Park, Carlow
Technician
Salary: Technician Grade 3 with a Salary Scale of €53,735 to €65,582
Closing Date: 30/09/2024 12:00 PM
Permanent Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Permanent . A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a Level 6 qualification as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in Video Production plus 3 years’ video production experience

OR

• A minimum of a Level 6 qualification as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in any discipline plus at least 5 years’ video production experience.
• A level 6 qualification in agriculture and or good practical knowledge of agriculture would be a distinct advantage.

SKILLS

• Excellent audio and videography production skills (shooting and editing material)
• Experience of rigging up and derigging audio visual equipment for streaming/recording live events (multi camera set up)
• Excellent ICT skills
• Strong communications and influencing skills.
• Track record in producing video content and meeting deadlines
• Motion graphics

KNOWLEDGE

• Adobe Products, including Premier Pro and After Effects
• Video production systems – for example Black Magic, Wirecast or Tricaster
• Audio and visual equipment
• Good knowledge of the Agri-Food Sector
• Experience and understanding of social media and streaming platforms
• Wondershare Filmora
• Chroma keying experience

The appointee will:

• Support the continuous development of video production within the Teagasc Digital Media Production unit.
• Support the delivery of Studio broadcasts and streaming/recording of events.
• Rig up and derig audio visual equipment for streaming/recording hybrid events.
• Cataloguing, filing and maintaining an archive of video footage.
• Responsibility for the setup, operation, storage and maintenance of audio visual equipment and studio facilities.
• Recording, editing and producing high quality video content.
• Liaise with the Teagasc Public Relations department in relation to the production and publication of videos for Teagasc digital media campaigns, the Teagasc website and social media platforms.
• Support the Digital Media Production Manager to deliver training to staff on video production.
• Contribute to and support the development/delivery of the Digital Media Business plan within the Knowledge Transfer Outreach and Innovation programme.
• Contribute to developing innovative uses of video to improve the overall efficiency and impact of Teagasc programmes.
• Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills on video production.
• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
• To fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of oneself, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations, including full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.