Producer III

Producer III

Salary

$64,454.00 - $96,682.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

C43-031026

Department

Communications

Opening Date

03/10/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Definition

Coordinates television and audiovisual production for the City of Missouri City government access channel (MCTV), website and social media outlets.

The Production Specialist III position is responsible for building, promoting and maintaining a positive image for the City through effective public relations methods, media coverage and storytelling.

Reporting relationship: Senior Producer/Communications Manager.

Examples of Work

• Planning, creating, scripting, coordinating, producing, directing, and editing videos.

• Plans and facilitates studio and field-based video production; coordinates pre-production and production planning activities; interacts with clients; transports, sets up and operates all video and audio equipment as required.

• Plans and performs video post-production tasks including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing; creates and utilizes motion, graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses video projects in various formats for output.

• Performs occasional on-camera and voice-over work for City productions. Meets with City staff to assure coverage of pertinent events and activities; assists in producing and writing promotional spots, packages, and features for City services.

• Works with City departments upon request to produce educational, training, and safety videos.

• Performs a variety for technical and creative responsibilities for video production including format design, scriptwriting, editing, preparation of storyboards, lighting, set design, camera operation, and creation of special effects.

• Utilizes software suite equipment. Operates live broadcast equipment for the City Council, work sessions and other live events as required; to include control room operation of cameras and switching equipment; using motion and still graphic software to support studio and field productions; promoting and assisting with maintaining video presence on the Citys website and other social media outlets.

• Performs scheduling duties for automated playback of produced segments and broadcasts.

• Ensures all established policies and procedures related to the government access channel are followed. This includes what can be submitted to air and who is allowed to use the channel.

• Maintains guidelines and forms for graphic and video requests.

• Provides audio/visual support to staff for internal and external purposes.

• Prepares and submits budget requests; recommends equipment purchases and replacements.

• Attends various City events to capture photo and/or video.

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience of professional studio and field-based video production, along with scripting and management procedures, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology. Must be proficient in non-linear editing using Adobe Creative Suite.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in media production, communications, television broadcasting, film, journalism, advertising, public relations, or closely related field.

Knowledge of:

• Posting video to social media outlets.
• Cable television operations and programming.
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Copyright and public information requirements, laws and regulations.
• Principles and techniques of customer service.
• Planning and reviewing the work of others.

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of TV equipment, including camera and editing systems and related equipment.
• Manage complex video projects effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, tactfully and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Give, understand, and carry out a variety of detailed oral and written instructions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Solve problems within scope of responsibility.
• Operate a personal computer using applicable software.
• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work including the general public.
• Work irregular work hours when needed.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov