Media Production Specialist Communications and Public Information Office | Tompkins County

Media Production Specialist

Communications and Public Information Office | Tompkins County

Help Make Local Government Accessible and Visible

Join Tompkins County’s Communications and Public Information Office and put your media production skills to work in service of transparency, access, and democracy.

As our Media Production Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the public can see, hear, and engage with local government. You will oversee the livestreaming and recording of Tompkins County Legislature meetings using professional-grade audio-visual technology, manage the County’s YouTube channel, and support digital access to public information across platforms.

Beyond public meetings, you will collaborate with County departments to produce high-quality video, photography, and digital media that tell the story of the programs and services that support our community. This is an opportunity to apply technical expertise and creative skills in a mission-driven public service environment.

Key Job Duties

• Oversee the recording and live-streaming of Tompkins County Legislature meetings, including broadcasts via Zoom, YouTube, and Spectrum Cable Access
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audio-visual systems in Legislature Chambers and other County facilities
• Manage and maintain the County’s YouTube channel, including livestreams, archived content, and posting links
• Record, edit, and publish video and digital media content in collaboration with the Communications Director and County departments
• Coordinate pre-production, production, and post-production activities for media projects
• Provide technical support and guidance to departments for videoconferencing tools (e.g., Zoom) and media production equipment
• Assist with photography, videography, live event coverage, and graphic or digital media projects
• Support County website updates and posting of approved content to social media platforms
• Maintain and monitor an inventory of communications and media production equipment
• Attend meetings and collaborate closely with communications staff and County leadership

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, television-radio, media production, digital media, information technology, or a closely related field; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college or university with an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of full-time paid (or equivalent part-time) experience in media production, audio-visual services, television-radio, information technology, or digital media; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time paid (or equivalent part-time) experience in media production, audio-visual services, television-radio, information technology, or digital media

Special Requirement:
A valid New York State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Salary

Confidential grade 63- Hire rate 68,723 and Work Rate after 9 months $72342 based on 40hrs a week.

Why Work for Tompkins County?

Tompkins County Government centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and is guided by the values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Equity, and Stewardship. We are committed to open government, community engagement, and providing accessible public services to all residents.

This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, creativity, and public service—helping residents connect with their local government in meaningful ways.