TELEVISION MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST 3

AS615 $42,952 - $84,302
Creation Date: 09/15/2025
Change Date: 09/15/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform a variety of tasks as they relate to developing and producing television/video productions.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from Television Production Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher-level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Project basis lead worker over subordinates assigned to a production project, such as lower-level Television Multimedia Specialists.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Television Multimedia Specialist 2 by the presence of advanced-level responsibility for developing and producing local television productions.

Differs from Television Production Supervisor by the absence of direct supervisory responsibilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Operates professional broadcast-quality digital high definition, studio/remote location cameras during multi-camera television/video productions.

Expresses visual artistry through advanced use of the television camera.

Edits recorded media using accepted forms and techniques, while adding creative elements.

Works on programs for national and international audiences, in addition to statewide productions assigned.

Produces assigned remote single/multi-camera field productions while in the field.

Demonstrates aesthetic precedents in videotaped material, such as framing, lighting, advanced editing, rule of thirds, 180° line rule, continuity, and pacing.

Functions as the primary editor on editing equipment. Uses analysis of content development and target audience information.

Serves as technical advisor to the Television Producers in setting objectives and developing content, and as to which format to record and edit media to effectively present the subject matter.

Directs the use of talent and equipment in the field, within the limitations of structural guidelines of the television production, to complete a segment or a portion, or a production.

Transforms ideas, within the confines of the position, to create a positive or negative reaction depending upon shot selection and development of content material in the editing processes.

Functions as a technical lead on previously formatted television/video productions without immediate supervision. On new or more complex formatted programs, may function as a technical lead with limited functional supervision of a Television Senior Director.

Serves as senior floor manager or crew chief during premier high-profile production activities during both studio-based and remote productions.

Functions as Television Lighting/Stage Director on single or multi-camera electronic news gathering/electronic field production remote shoots for high-profile programs by designing and implementing lighting plots.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media.

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.