This is instructional closed circuit television work developing and administering a closed circuit audio-visual program for educational and recreational use by inmates. Instructing a group of inmates in the use of broadcasting equipment and various phases of production is a significant aspect of the work.

Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with standard audio- visual reproduction practices and general work instructions. The employee in this class has controlling responsibility for the operational and training aspects of the prison's closed circuit television program.

• Oversees, directs and instructs inmates in all phases of closed circuit television program production, including the creation and production of program contents.
• Meets with prisoners, prison instructors and staff to determine what educational programs or prison activities should be videotaped and recorded; recommends subject matter to be considered for broadcasting to prison officials.
• Assigns inmates tasks such as filming, taping, stage management, lighting and similar functions necessary for videotaping and broadcasting.
• Gives lectures to inmates on various phases of equipment maintenance and broadcasting; selects textbooks and other materials to assist in teaching inmates; uses community resources to secure speakers and to familiarize inmates with sources of employment in the field of communication.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles and practices used in videotaping and recording.
• production techniques used in broadcasting.
• the maintenance and repair of broadcasting equipment.
• teaching methods as applied to vocational training.
• community broadcasting resources and recent development in the field of closed circuit television.
• the operation of television cameras, recorders, stagelights and other television equipment.

• direct live programs for videotaping.
• instruct and supervise a group of inmates engaged in the production and broadcast of closed circuit television programs.
• plan, instruct and schedule classes for inmates.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates and associates.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in communications.

• Two years experience developing, directing or producing closed circuit or broadcast television programming.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PAY RANGE: EP18
Class Established: 1/1976

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