Job Description

Posting number: 27515

Department: SPSTV

Job classification: Production & Studio Operations Coord

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Communications

The Production & Studio Operations Coordinator leads planning, technical execution, and operational delivery of live and recorded video productions for Seattle Public Schools Television (SPSTV). This role ensures seamless broadcast and streaming of district meetings, executive communications, school events, and public-facing video initiatives. The position coordinates studio operations, live event logistics, technical crews, equipment deployment, and production workflows to support district transparency, storytelling, and community engagement. This role functions as the operational backbone of SPSTV’s production environment, bridging communications strategy, student learning, creative production, and technical broadcast execution.

Examples of duties

25%

• Plan, coordinate, and execute live broadcasts and recordings of district events, board meetings, press briefings, and community engagements.
• Manages day to day studio operations including scheduling, maintaining all technology including cameras, lighting, and digital audio.

20%

• Configure and operate all related SPSTV technology - video, lighting, audio, cameras, teleprompters, control room and video playback systems.

20%

• Attends planning meetings as needed.
• Lead and support internal staff, hourly employees, contractors, students, and interns.

20%

• Serves as director and technical director (TD) on in-studio and remote productions.
• Films and edits programs under deadline conditions.

10%

• Plans, prioritizes, organizes and coordinates workload and schedule.

5%

• Troubleshoot equipment and software issues.
• Serve as a district resource regarding audio, video production, equipment, and video-related web technology.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:
Functional / Technical Skills
Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

• Understands the technical aspects of the job and keeps up-to-date on key technical or functional aspects of the job.
• Applies appropriate technical/functional knowledge to address situations in a timely manner.
• Thinks of ways to apply new developments to improve organizational performance.
• Shares expertise and skills with others when appropriate.

Priority Setting
Spends his or her time and the time of others on what's important; focuses on the critical few, and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.

• Spends own and other’s time on what’s most important.
• Focuses on the critical few, and puts the trivial many aside.
• Ensures that each individuals and the department develop goals and a plan that fulfills the organization’s mission.

Planning
Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets clear, realistic and measurable goals; sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects; anticipates roadblocks and develops contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost.

• Allocates and coordinates time effectively and efficiently to avoid conflicts.
• Anticipates potential problems and develops plans to address them.
• Develops an appropriate work plan to achieve results.
• Monitors progress, responds to problems and measures performance.

Customer Focus
Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.

• Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of his/her actions.
• Thinks ahead and considers the impact of actions both internally and externally.
• Develops trust, credibility and maintains strong relationships with customers.
• Goes the extra mile to satisfy customer needs and expectations.

DISTRICT-WIDE COMPETENCIES:
Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:

• All aspects of live video production
• Studio and field production techniques and workflows.
• Project scheduling and logistical planning.
• Accessibility standards, captioning workflows, and public records requirements.

Skills:

• Operation of video cameras and edits systems
• Audio, video, lighting, and signal systems.
• Troubleshooting complex production systems under time pressure.
• Set and lighting design.
• Technical direction and live production execution.
• Studio and event operations coordination.

Abilities:

• Manage multiple productions simultaneously.
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain composure during live broadcasts.
• Adapt quickly to changing event conditions.
• Translate communication needs into technical execution.
• Work independently with high accountability.

Desired:

• Expertise with Adobe Suite, including Premiere Pro, or other video editing software
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience integrating production systems and streaming platforms.
• Demonstrated experience improving production processes & operational efficiency.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Broadcast Technology, Communications, or related field; Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in live event production, television studio operations, broadcast engineering, or multimedia production coordination, including experience leading crews and managing production logistics. Experience producing live broadcasts or streaming for public institutions, education systems, or government agencies. Familiarity with multi-camera control room systems, live switching, audio mixing, and signal distribution.

AA degree or completion of vocational training in television production, engineering, or digital communications with two (2) years of additional qualifying work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.

CLEARANCES:
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