TELEVISION MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST 1-3 (Camera Operator)

About the Department

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places, and events.

Click here to learn more about LPB: https://www.lpb.org/about/about-us/

Position Duties

Three years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties: 
 - Work with the filming director, production team, and anchors/reporters to ensure filmed scenes are high quality and relevant to our audience. This includes 
   documentary, studio and live events.
 - Use the principles of film production to ensure the proper lighting, visuals, sound, and camera angles are used to capture the best shots possible.
 - Provide alternate filming solutions, such as different camera angles or effects, when needed.
 - Actively acquire and maintain camera equipment, including stands, gimbals, filters, and dollies.
 - Adept at editing with Adobe Premiere and able to create basic graphics.
 - Keep up to date on the latest camera operating technologies and trends.

Position-Specific Details:
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a TV Multimedia Specialist 1-3 
Appointment Type: Probational
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 
Work Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday-Friday; however, varying work schedules are offered.
Division: Production Department 
Compensation: Applicants who possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (PDF reader).

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