Media Services Technician - job 1 of 2

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Media Services Technician in the Multimedia Studio department.

Under supervision, the Media Service Technician in Multimedia’s Studio Department is assigned jobs of moderate to significant difficulty.

The primary duties of the Media Service Studio Technician are as follows:
- Develop, produce, and edit content for both internal and external purposes while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Assist in the production of videos aimed at both internal and external audiences and record agency-related training sessions, conferences, workshops, events, and interviews at various locations.
- Create videos about policy, community impact, and diverse cultural office events with compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and uplift viewers.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to manage video assets and completed projects.
- Coordinate and produce live recordings and presentations for all KCDA social events, town hall meetings, and community-based training sessions.
- Provide creative direction and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality final products.
- Conduct preventive maintenance of moderate to significant complexity on various audiovisual recording and playback devices, including video cameras, laptops, Trial Kit equipment, computer and technology components, videocassette recorders, public address systems, and associated accessories.
- Assist with the daily operations of the unit, which encompasses inventory management support, as well as the collection and organization of data.
- If necessary, assist with the intake and distribution of physical case requests, in addition to managing incoming materials from the District Attorney's office staff and outgoing completed requests processed by MST technicians.
- May aid in the daily intake and distribution of equipment loaned to the staff of the District Attorney's office.
- May assist with surveillance retrieval and evidence collection
- May provide support with evidence redacting, extracting, and blurring of video/audio when needed.
- Perform office duties include answering telephones, evidence processing and operation of general office equipment, maintaining records and custody of recorded and retrieved materials, video, audio and evidence libraries.
- Engage in targeted projects that align with the requirements of the office.
- Under limited supervision, the MST is responsible to testify in court as a witness to corroborate the evidence.
- Other miscellaneous tasks based on the needs of the Unit.

Preferred Skills
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical Production-related position, with substantial proficiency in digital video editing and concept development, overseeing video projects from start to finish in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient with Adobe Suite and graphic design.
- Experience in computer technology, particularly in hardware and software support is a plus.
- Must have a working knowledge of codecs, video players and other software, as well as the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point and excel).
- Should have excellent people skills, customer service proficiency, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.