TV/Video Equipment Operator Lead
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17547 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22348 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
BASIC FUNCTION
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; Positions in 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.
MINIMUM 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 II, or equivalent
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/03/1973: New Class
10/10/1974: Revise Class
12/18/1974: Revise Code (3565) & Title
07/18/1975: Revise Code (3547), Title & Class
04/15/1991: Revise Class/Title
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion