Video Production and Broadcast: High School Work Study/Internship

Summary

Video Production & Broadcast technicians set up, operate, and manage technology and video equipment used to record and livestream Board of Education meetings and other district meetings. Broadcast technicians work with cameras, microphones, and streaming/recording software; occasionally edit and publish finished video content; and work with recordings on the district's YouTube channel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess facilitator and district objectives for recording board meetings and other district meetings, including required camera angles, audio needs, and platform (e.g., YouTube livestream vs. recorded upload).
• Monitor Google Calendar and district meeting notices to maintain a minimum of two‑week advance planning for upcoming recorded meetings and events.
• Set up and test all video recording and audio‑visual equipment prior to each meeting, including cameras, microphones, mixers, and streaming hardware.
• Operate video recording and/or livestreaming software during board meetings and other designated meetings, monitoring audio and video quality throughout.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with recording, streaming, or AV equipment during a live meeting and escalate to district IT staff when needed.
• Edit recorded video footage as needed (trimming, adding titles/captions, correcting audio) prior to publishing.
• Upload, title, and organize finished recordings on the district's YouTube channel in accordance with district branding and naming conventions.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as charging and inventory checks of cameras, microphones, cables, and related recording equipment; report damaged or missing equipment.
• Greet meeting participants and provide general information about the recording/streaming process when asked.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of technology and AV equipment including cameras, microphones, mixers, streaming encoders, laptops, and video editing software.
• Proficiency demonstrated through Skill Check testing (basic computer use, file organization, and technology troubleshooting).
• Current physical certification with the District Office confirming ability to meet all job qualifications.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds (e.g., cameras, tripods, cases).
• Physical demands: regularly required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, and reach with hands and arms to set up equipment; vision requirements include close and distance vision.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals and percentages; skilled in basic scheduling and file‑tracking tools (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Strong language and interpersonal communication skills: comprehend and interpret documents, prepare equipment checklists and logs, provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, Board members, district staff, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet live/real‑time recording deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and solve problems.
• Team‑oriented: cooperate in a team environment, manage and delegate as needed.
• Knowledge of district, federal, and state policies and procedures, including open meetings law as it relates to recording and publishing public meetings.

Pay

Starting wage: $15 per hour.