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FCTV Government Access Coordinator in Falmouth, Massachusetts
Primary Responsibilities The Government Access Coordinator facilitates civic engagement, ensures transparency, and supports effective communication by managing, producing, and coordinating government access programming and initiatives. This role involves working closely with government agencies, officials, community organizations, FCTV staff, and volunteers to deliver informative and accessible government-related content to the public. The Government Access Coordinator will oversee the Government Access department and its personnel, providing leadership, guidance, and support while fostering a culture of excellence in government programming and community engagement. Job Duties Contract Adherence: Oversee, track, and report compliance of the contractual agreement between the Town of Falmouth and FCTV. Programming Coordination: Manage the scheduling, production, and broadcast of government-related programming across FCTV channels and platforms, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of essential information to the community. Supervise the production, editing, and quality control of government access programming to ensure it meets professional standards and complies with FCTV\'s policies. Collaborate with government and elected officials, civic organizations, and community stakeholders to develop relevant and engaging content. Manage the production process of all government access programming, including content planning, scriptwriting, recording, and post-production. Ensure adherence to the contractual obligations between the town of Falmouth and FCTV by overseeing, producing, or delegating coverage of government meetings and other required programming. Produce programs as assigned by the Director of Operations or Chief Executive Officer. Collaborate with FCTV staff, volunteers, and government representatives to deliver high-quality programming that aligns with community expectations. Collaborate with the Communications Manager to develop and implement a cohesive branding strategy for government programming and platforms. Community Engagement: Work closely with community stakeholders, elected officials, government agencies, departments, and civic organizations to identify programming needs and facilitate engagement opportunities related to government affairs. Organize and promote the production of community forums, town meetings, and other events. Produce live local election coverage. Produce the twice-monthly dedicated government segment for Falmouth in Focus, showcasing local government news, events, and initiatives. Produce, record, and edit the annual Town of Falmouth Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and 9/11 ceremonies. Manage underwriting opportunities for government programming by securing sponsors through outreach and client engagement while coordinating with Town Meeting and Select Board underwriters to produce, write, record, and edit underwriting videos. Required Education, Training, Knowledge, and Experience Bachelor\'s degree in communications, media studies, a related field, or equivalent work experience. Proven experience in community media, government access programming, or a related field. Understanding of local government structure, processes, and community dynamics. 3+ years of experience in media creation. 3+ years of demonstrated proficiency in studio, single- and multi-camera field, and post-production, including: Proven experience in video production, with a strong portfolio showcasing storytelling abilities and technical skills. Expertise with multi-camera studio directing, technical directing, graphics, camera operation, lighting, and audio. For full job description, please visit the FCTV Website.