SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Video Production and Engineering Supervisor

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Sarasota County is seeking a skilled and creative professional to join our Communications Department as the Video Production and Engineering Supervisor. In this impactful role, you will lead a talented team responsible for all aspects of video production, still photography, and A/V technology for the Broadcast Operations of Access Sarasota. From concept development to final production, you’ll play a key role in bringing county stories to life, collaborating with administration, department leaders, and senior staff to produce high-quality content that supports key initiatives and engages the community. You will also lead the county’s broadcast audiovisual operations, so extensive knowledge of A/V technology is a must!

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance and outstanding benefits. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help shape how Sarasota County connects with its residents, we encourage you to apply. Join a team that values creativity, service, and innovation in support of our community.

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for…

 Video Production and Engineering Supervisor:

  • Collaborate with the Creative Services Manager and supervisors to organize team workload and align with organizational goals.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and performance of the Access Sarasota team, ensuring timely, high-quality service delivery.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to support county objectives.
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for Access Sarasota operations.
  • Plan and coordinate training to keep the team updated with relevant technology and production techniques.
  • Research and recommend cost-effective solutions for video production and photography to leadership.

 Video Equipment Operations:

  • Operate a variety of audio-visual equipment to produce government access TV content, including meetings and studio/field productions.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for all organizational A/V equipment needs.
  • Manage A/V inventory, including procurement, maintenance, and upgrades.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot audio, lighting, projection, and streaming systems.
  • Lead efforts to ensure proper functioning of A/V equipment in control rooms, commission chambers, and related facilities.

Video Production, Graphics, and Effects Design:

  • Plan and produce video content and photography to communicate county initiatives, including scripting, set design, and location coordination.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to create high-quality video materials that support county goals.
  • Create or oversee 2D/3D animation for television programs and video segments.
  • Ensure all multimedia content reflects the county’s branding, voice, and tone.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week.
  • Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • This position is required to be On Call; as a result, work schedules may vary.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Videography, Video Production, Mass Communication,or a related field -WITH- 5 years of related work experience.
  • -OR- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields -WITH- 4 years (or more) of related work experience.
  • -OR- At management discretion, 9+ years of related professional experience may substitute for the required education.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

  • Extensive experience managing government cable access channels and professional A/V or broadcast TV operations.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with proven success in managing teams and coordinating multiple projects.
  • Advanced expertise in all phases of video production, engineering, studio operations, lighting, and remote production.
  • High proficiency in operating and troubleshooting a wide range of audio-visual and broadcast equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of broadcast signal flow and IT-based infrastructure for video routing, encoding, and streaming.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $63,000.00 – $67,000.00

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