Attachment 2 Support Personnel.pdf

SECTION J – ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 2

SUPPORT PERSONNEL

A. Key (Full-time) Operations Support

1. Program Manager. The individual proposed for this position must have a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in program management.

This Program Manager provides overall management support and contractor supervision to ensure the team works together toward meeting the Objectives outline above. The Program

Manager must have exceptional writing and presentation skills, and should feel very comfortable communicating with multiple clients on an on-going basis (people person). The Program

Manager is the management liaison between the contracted personnel and HUD Digital Media

Center Management.

2. Senior Producer. The individual proposed for this position must have a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in producing and directing live to air or live to tape multi-camera broadcast events. The Senior Producer supervises internal and external video content productions for HUD. This individual should be well versed and accustomed to managing multiple projects. Additionally, the Senior Producer must have the same level of experience supervising and leading a technical staff in support of the Objectives.

3. Technical Director (TD). The individual proposed for this position must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience produce and direct live to air or live to tape multi-camera broadcast events. The TD also functions as crew chief, making sure all positions are manned and all equipment and facilities checked out and ready before the recording session or live broadcast begins.

4. Video Producer/Editor. HUD suspects the Program Objectives will require at least two (2) Video Producer/Directors to support the requirements. The individuals functioning as Producers/Editors must have a demonstrated ability of three to five years experience to produce and direct live to air or live to tape multi camera broadcast events. Additionally, the

Producers/Editors must have proficient editing skills in off-line and on-line editing of productions. Person must have non-linear hands-on editing skills using an Avid Editing System, Final Cut Pro or similar non-linear editing platforms. Person must also have proficient skills in creating graphics and animation products through the use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After

Effects, and similar graphic software programs used in video productions. Must have experience in working with clients, assessing needs, making recommendations as to the most effective way to achieve objective, then carrying project through to finished product. The finished product may be a webcast, training/information videotape, videoconferences, media tour, or broadcast depending on the requirements of the Department.

5. Multimedia/Webcast Technician. The Multimedia/Webcast Technician must have at least three (3) years of experience Operating professional television and/or multi-media systems; encoding video for internet protocol and satellite transmission for live webcast;

encoding video for Video On Demand (VOD) applications. The Multimedia/Webcast

Technician should be experienced in IP Multicast and in incorporating Captioning in broadcast and webcast.

6. Broadcast Engineer/Technician. The individual proposed for this position must have a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the broadcast television environment. The Broadcast Engineer must be thoroughly knowledgeable of TV operations and engineering, knowledgeable of different equipment used in the production facility, and knowledgeable of production techniques and terminology, as well as significant experience in the maintenance of broadcast automation systems for the studio and automatic transmission systems for the transmitter plant. Able to maintain specific equipment, but not limited to Ross switchers, Omneon Media group servers, Sony HD Cameras, digital audio boards and signal path peripheral HD equipment.

7. System Administrator. The individual proposed for this position must have a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the IT Professional broadcast television environment. Supporting and optimizing the performance of workstations, operating systems, networks, systems hardware and software. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new concepts, technologies and environments. The ideal candidate for the HUD Digital Media Center sys admin should have a thorough understanding of routing and switching concepts along with a deep understanding in Windows

Lan based technologies. In addition a strong candidate should understand networking and network security within a TV and Broadcast environment. A strong understanding of how to administer and implement Webcast encoding devices will be of utmost importance for this position. Working in a broadcast environment should also require the candidate to be able to work in an Apple and Windows combined environment.

8. Audiovisual Event Supervisor. The individual proposed for this position must have at least five (5) years of experience in audiovisual events scheduling. The Audiovisual

Event Supervisor must have experience in video production systems and setup. The Audiovisual

Event Supervisor must have experience in operating Microsoft Office, Current scheduling

(HUD uses Studio Suite Ten) software which tracks the scheduling of studios and classrooms for on site and tracking facilities and staff for all productions. The Audiovisual Event Supervisor must have exceptional presentation skills and should feel very comfortable communicating with multiple clients on an on-going basis (people person). The Audiovisual Event Supervisor schedules classrooms for on-site and distance learning viewing; manages an inventory of classroom video monitors and supplies; supports training; sets up and operates monitors, projectors and training systems; manages movement of furniture and supplies used in conventional classroom instruction and distance learning broadcasts; processes and performs tape duplication requests; and performs broadcast video production setup.

9. Audiovisual Technician. HUD suspects the Program Objectives will require at least two (2) Audiovisual Technicians to support the requirements. The individuals proposed for this position must have at least three (3) years of experience in audiovisual event set up, digital audio board operation, staging, and basic troubleshooting skills .The Audiovisual Technician should feel very comfortable communicating with multiple clients while placing lapel microphones in a professional manner (people person).

B. Anticipated Part-time Operations Support.

1. Camera Operator(s), Studio/Feild

2. Lighting Director/Camera Operator

3. Two Broadcast Technician (Junior Broadcast Engineer)

4. Additional Technical Director(s) (TD)

5. Grips

6. Video Editors

7. Script Writer

8. Video Processor Operator

9. Assistant Director (AD)

10. Narrator/Voiceover Talent

11. Make Up Artist

12. Producer-Director

13. Audio Operator

14. Court Reporter

15. Freelance Photographer