Salary : $65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
Location : Government Center East - 115 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: OPC Audio Video
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for an Audio Video Broadcast Specialist in the Office of Public Communications (OPC).

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close at any time.
2026

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year
The Broward County Office of Public Communications (OPC) is a fast-paced information office that creates and distributes communications to members of the public and employees, about the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and the programs and services of more than 60 County agencies. We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented Audio Video Broadcast Specialist to join our Audio Visual (AV) team. This position plays a key role in supporting live broadcast operations, event production, and the County's integrated audio-visual network infrastructure.

General Description

Acts as a producer, director, camera operator and video switcher and editor for live televised and webcast County events and prerecorded programs.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of coursework from an accredited college or university in video production or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires six (6) years in filming, editing, manipulating and converting video or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Provide technical support for meetings, events, workshops, and live government productions.
• Operate audio, video, and broadcast equipment for live televised and streamed County Commission meetings, news conferences, and public events; manage camera positions, switching, and overall production quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within integrated AV systems and network-based AV platforms, including identifying and diagnosing problems involving switches, routers, IP addressing, MAC identification, subnetting, VLANs, and AV-over-IP technologies.
• Configure and maintain AV network components used for Dante, NDI, QSC systems, Crestron controls, and other digital signal processing or networked AV devices.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and end users on browser-based conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Adobe Connect, as well as on associated peripherals including projectors, monitors, microphones, and room control systems.
• Support live and on-demand content distribution by assisting with video shoots, editing footage, encoding files, and preparing content for broadcast, streaming, and archival storage.
• Maintain and organize digital media files, routing configurations, signal flows, and production logs related to County broadcasts/webcasts.
• Participate in researching, evaluating, recommending, and implementing new AV technologies, networked systems, and workflows to support evolving operational needs.
• Collaborate with IT staff on network-related AV troubleshooting, device provisioning, switch configuration, and maintaining secure connectivity for AV systems on County networks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity:
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.
• Decision Quality:
  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
• Directs Work:
  Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.
• Plans and Aligns:
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
• Ensures Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Drives Results:
  Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

01

What is the highest level of education that you obtained from an accredited college, university or technical/trade school with an emphasis or specialized courses/training in video production or a closely related field?

• No Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Vocational/Technical Degree

02

How many years of experience have you obtained in filming, editing, manipulating and converting video or in related broadcast/AV network operations?

• Less than 6 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 - 9 years
• 10 or more years

03

Do you possess or have the eligibility to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for the duration of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires providing technical support for events and meetings, and troubleshooting integrated AV networks, systems, and applications. Please describe your experience in these areas, including your work with networked AV (switches, routers, VLANs, IP addressing, MAC identification, AV over IP, Dante, etc.). Include years of experience and specify your role.
05

Has any of your audio visual or AV network experience been with a government or tribal government organization?

• Yes
• No

06

How would you rate your skill level in providing meeting room audio visual support (projector setup, microphones, computer connections, PowerPoint operation, conference phone systems, etc.)?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

07

How would you rate your skill level supporting end users on virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Adobe Connect?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

08

Describe your experience with live television broadcasts or webcasts. Include your role(s), and list any control or network based systems you have used (e.g., Crestron, QSC, DSP, NDI, Dante, AV over IP platforms).
09

Select all video production or AV network equipment/systems with which you have at least one year of experience:

• Production Switcher
• Character Generator
• Robotic PTZ Cameras
• Audio Mixing Board
• Wired & Wireless Microphones
• Teleprompter
• Camera Tripods, Jibs & Sliders
• Waveform Monitor / V