Media Production Specialist

The Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) seeks a creative Media Production Specialist who brings not only technical expertise, but also a willingness to push the boundaries of what content is expected from a public library - providing eye-catching, thought-provoking, and memorable stories and imagery through photos, video, and sound. You will have the opportunity to work with staff throughout all departments of the Library, with executives and with partner organizations. 

Job Summary:  The Media Production Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on all aspects of media production, and is responsible for video production, live sound engineering, photography, audio/video post production under the direction of the Communications Manager. Production duties include social media content creation, documentary photography, oral history and podcast recording and editing, and contributing to major library creative team campaigns and initiatives. You will also contribute to reporting on PGCMLS Communications Department activities for internal and external audiences.

​Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, film, sound design/engineering, photography, or a related field required. Three or more years of experience media production (photo/video/sound) for an institution or business.  Ability to use professional mirrorless hybrid camera systems, cinema grade video cameras, live streaming devices, and external video recorders with high quality output. High-level user with production software and apps such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.), Canva, OBS, DAWs, and software plug-ins. Ability to provide documentary photo and video support for library events, meetings, and programs that may require extensive setups and multiple hours of standing and movement around PGCMLS and partner venues.  Ability to adapt to and learn new video and photo tech, including multiple photo and video camera systems, software applications, PA systems, field recording equipment, and livestream broadcast switchers.  

The full job posting can be found on www.pgcmls.info.

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