Video Production Technician

September 9, 2024

Teagasc

Carlow

FULL TIME

Location: Teagasc, Head Office, Oak Park, Carlow

Technician

Salary: Technician Grade 3 with a Salary Scale of €53,735 to €65,582

Closing Date: 30/09/2024 12:00 PM

Permanent Full Time

Job Description

Permanent . A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

Basic Function:
Develop and support the capacity of Teagasc to communicate and provide services through video to Teagasc staff, students, farmers and the public. The appointee will be responsible for producing video content that supports knowledge transfer activities with clients, students, stakeholders and the wider public and will be responsible for the maintenance and set up of audio visual equipment.

Background:
Teagasc plays an influential role in the development of the Irish agri-food sector and must ensure that it continues to provide services that are relevant and highly valued by actors across the agri-food sector. Teagasc must also ensure that it maximises the reach and impact of its advisory services, research and education programmes through the optimal use of video and digital media. In recent years, Teagasc has developed its own studio, invested in the training of staff and the purchase of video/audio recording equipment to enable the production of high quality digital media content for social media, streaming live events and educational programmes. The appointee will join the Teagasc Knowledge Transfer (KT) Outreach and Innovation Department as a member of the Digital Media Production Team. The Digital Media Production team is a team of two people with the appointee reporting to the Digital Media Production Manager.

Note: Please refer to the attached information booklet for an outline of the selection process and terms and conditions of employment

Job Objectives

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The appointee will:

Support the continuous development of video production within the Teagasc Digital Media Production unit.
Support the delivery of Studio broadcasts and streaming/recording of events.
Rig up and derig audio visual equipment for streaming/recording hybrid events.
Cataloguing, filing and maintaining an archive of video footage.
Responsibility for the setup, operation, storage and maintenance of audio visual equipment and studio facilities.
Recording, editing and producing high quality video content.
Liaise with the Teagasc Public Relations department in relation to the production and publication of videos for Teagasc digital media campaigns, the Teagasc website and social media platforms.
Support the Digital Media Production Manager to deliver training to staff on video production.
Contribute to and support the development/delivery of the Digital Media Business plan within the Knowledge Transfer Outreach and Innovation programme.
Contribute to developing innovative uses of video to improve the overall efficiency and impact of Teagasc programmes.
Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills on video production.
To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
To fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of oneself, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations, including full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
To carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

Skills Requirement

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

A minimum of a Level 6 qualification as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in Video Production plus 3 years’ video production experience

A minimum of a Level 6 qualification as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in any discipline plus at least 5 years’ video production experience.

A level 6 qualification in agriculture and or good practical knowledge of agriculture would be a distinct advantage.

Skills

Excellent audio and videography production skills (shooting and editing material)
Experience of rigging up and derigging audio visual equipment for streaming/recording live events (multi camera set up)
Excellent ICT skills
Strong communications and influencing skills.
Track record in producing video content and meeting deadlines

Motion graphics

Knowledge

Adobe Products, including Premier Pro and After Effects
Video production systems – for example Black Magic, Wirecast or Tricaster
Audio and visual equipment
Good knowledge of the Agri-Food Sector
Experience and understanding of social media and streaming platforms

Wondershare Filmora
Chroma keying experience

Behavioural Competencies

Good communicator with ability to support people on the skills of producing video content
Excellent team player and skilled in collaborating
Self-motivated and commitment to achieving goals
Capacity to deliver in high performance environment within deadlines and targets
Flexibility and capable of working outside regular hours
Innovative with strong attention to detail
Commitment to team work and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos
Demonstrates and promotes Teagasc’s values of Respect, Excellence and Integrity.

Other

As this role will involve travel between Teagasc centres, farms and other locations around the country, the candidates must have their own car and must also satisfy and continue to satisfy, legal requirements to drive unaccompanied on Irish public roads during employment with Teagasc.
Candidates must have a full driving license. While not essential, it would be an advantage for candidates to have a BE category licence.

Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.
Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.

Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
At all levels in Teagasc, we believe in growing and keeping alive an open, diverse and inclusive workplace which is respectful to all and nurtures different perspectives, for the benefit of all in the organisation.
We are commited to the principles of 'Equal Opportunities, No Barriers, Active Inclusion'.
We actively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available