Webcast Specialist

Webcast Specialist
Advancement Department – Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)

Salary Range: $58,581 to $58,581 + Washington State Employee Benefits
FLSA - Full-time, Non-Exempt

Note: This Primarily Remote position must be eligible to work in the US and only within Washington State.

The WSBA's mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.

Purpose and Position Summary:

The primary focus of this position is to ensure the successful delivery of WSBA-CLE (Continued Legal Education) webcasts, webinars, and recorded programming in addition to supporting other WSBA online meetings, events and AV needs. The Webcast Specialist consults with WSBA staff and volunteer presenters from throughout the legal community on technical aspects of WSBA programming to ensure that they are comfortable presenting online and to ensure that the online attendees have an effective online experience and will want to return for more. This position serves as technical advisor for assigned live webcast seminars, webinars, and recorded training sessions from the WSBA Conference Center, other sites, and from the office for online only events.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing the live streaming and capture of recorded programs (webcasts, webinars, or training videos) for programs assigned:

• Moderates/facilitates communication between the online audience and seminar faculty, if and as needed.
• Oversees the control room on day of webcast, including trouble-shooting technical issues and advising on final decisions on faculty placement, shot selection, audio levels, etc.
• Provides technical advice and support to WSBA staff and faculty to ensure the highest quality of delivery and capture.
• Manages technical needs of faculty. In the absence of an Education Programs Lead, resolves onsite day-of issues related to faculty, audience, and length of program to ensure WSBA-CLE’s obligations as a preferred CLE provider are met.

Editing assistance:

Works collaboratively on assigned programs with Education Program Leads, CLE Program Coordinators, and occasionally with other departments of the WSBA, and the faculties of such programs, to ensure high-quality webcasts and online-only programs:

Customer service and communication:

Assist with process and procedures:

Other duties:

• May be asked to serve as second moderator or technical advisor for large or specialized webcasts.
• Deliver programs to be webcast from venues other than the CLE Conference Center/webcasting studio as assigned, including interface with technical support staff at offsite venues to ensure uninterrupted, high- quality webcasts.
• Support broadcasting projects across the organization as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education Required:

Education Preferred:

Experience Required:

Experience Preferred:

Competencies (Skills/Abilities) Required:

• Video and audio set-up and troubleshooting. In-depth knowledge of computer hardware and software programs used in capture and delivery of electronic media.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and confidence to make on-the-spot judgments and quick decisions to resolve technical production issues that will frequently be of first impression.
• High attention to detail.
• Audio/visual equipment: including video cameras, mixer; sound equipment (i.e., sound board) and advance software programs in addressing both analog and digital processes.
• Competence with Webcasting applications and Premier editing software.
• Solid understanding of computers and high comfort level in learning new programs.
• Office equipment including copiers, desktop/laptop computers; fax machine; scanners, etc.

Competencies (Skills/Abilities) Preferred:

Working Conditions: 

This position, while primarily remote, must be flexible to work in office or travel within WA state that will require overnights and weekends for several (approximately 4 to 8) multi-day events per year. This position may also have the option to work in-office. For remote work, must have an adequate home/work environment and internet access, for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.

Employment with the Washington State Bar Association mandates that WSBA Staff must reside within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment status.

The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation: This position must be able to regularly work five days per week in an office type environment (remote or in office), possess the ability to primarily sit/stand and use a computer, and lift/push/pull items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have ability to set up cameras, microphones, microphone lines, projectors, and screens that could involve crawling under tables and going on stage. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, and other standard office equipment (e.g., printer/scanner/fax/telephone). This position must be able to read, write, and speak with others in English.

WSBA Benefits Include:

• State of Washington Retirement system (DRS/PERS), including an optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical benefits (including Vision & Rx) through the WA Healthcare Authority, with WSBA paying a majority of the premium cost.
• 100% paid premiums for employee Dental
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits (sick, vacation, holiday, float, emergency leave)
• Transportation incentives, *based on a primary work selection requirements
• Allowance to set up a home office ($700), *based on a Remote work selection option 
• Free Employee Assistance Program, and National Employee Discount Program
• A company culture that truly focuses on a quality Work and Life Balance for its Staff
• You will be working with a team of supportive, collaborative, creative, and dedicated colleagues driven to accomplish WSBA’s Mission

For consideration and to apply, interested candidates are required to apply online and submit the following required materials: online application, and both a comprehensive professional cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. 

WSBA Staff must be authorized and approved to work in the United States, upon hire. This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

WSBA administers pre-employment background screening upon a contingent verbal offer, and prior to hire.

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding.  The WSBA administers the bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system. and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities.

The WSBA is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The statements contained in this job announcement are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

(Rev. 01/01/2023) Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Compensation Philosophy and Compensation Grid