State of Washington Classified Job Specification
TV/VIDEO EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEAD
Definition
Lead others and coordinate the operation, scheduling of and/or routine maintenance of TV/video equipment, materials, and facilities, and/or the production of TV/video materials/programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general supervision, regularly assign, instruct and check the work of others; perform a variety of activities in TV/video services including the preparation of graphics, props, and staging for TV/video productions, classroom operations, studio technical production activities and/or routine maintenance.
Typical Work
Lead the work of others; coordinate taping of video-tape productions; set up and perform TV/video playbacks, recordings, dubbing, editing, and associated tasks; coordinate the development of scheduling and delivery systems for TV/video equipment and materials;
Train faculty, staff, and students in academic departments on operation of TV/video cameras, video-tape recorders, and audio equipment; advise on lighting requirements and simple production and techniques;
Instruct and direct technicians in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment, lighting, and staging and aid in scheduling crew members; perform minor construction and rigging jobs necessary to production set ups; participate in staffing and rehearsal of scripts and productions;
Operate TV/video studio and control room equipment and common specialized test equipment such as oscilloscopes and vectorscopes necessary to ensure adequate operation; coordinate preventative maintenance of TV/video equipment and systems;
May act as floor director in TV/video recording sessions, live presentations, and filming sessions;
May travel to the field as part of a team to make or present productions;
Perform related duties as required.
Train faculty, staff, and students in academic departments on operation of TV/video cameras, video-tape recorders, and audio equipment; advise on lighting requirements and simple production and techniques;
Instruct and direct technicians in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment, lighting, and staging and aid in scheduling crew members; perform minor construction and rigging jobs necessary to production set ups; participate in staffing and rehearsal of scripts and productions;
Operate TV/video studio and control room equipment and common specialized test equipment such as oscilloscopes and vectorscopes necessary to ensure adequate operation; coordinate preventative maintenance of TV/video equipment and systems;
May act as floor director in TV/video recording sessions, live presentations, and filming sessions;
May travel to the field as part of a team to make or present productions;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Desirable Qualifications
High School graduation or equivalent
AND
Three years of experience in electronics, TV/video operations, or production, including one year as a TV/Video Equipment Operator 2, or equivalent
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Class: 10-10-74
Revise Code (3565) & Title: 12-18-74
Revise Code (3547), Title & Class: 7-18-75
Revise Class/Title: 4-15-91
Revised new class code: (formerly 3547) effective July 1, 2007
Revise Class: 10-10-74
Revise Code (3565) & Title: 12-18-74
Revise Code (3547), Title & Class: 7-18-75
Revise Class/Title: 4-15-91
Revised new class code: (formerly 3547) effective July 1, 2007