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.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
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
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
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
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.