Job Details
Salary : $62,952.00 - $77,724.00 Annually
Location : City of Santa Monica, CA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 249117-001
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 04/10/2024
Closing Date: 4/24/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you creative and talented with a passion for video? We are currently seeking as-needed Video Production Specialists to join our dynamic team.
As a Video Production Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tell the Santa Monica story, in partnership with the public information team. From concept development to final editing, you will play a crucial role in creating compelling videos that showcase our great city and educate the Santa Monica community.
If you have a keen eye for detail, expert knowledge of video editing and shooting, and a strong understanding of the latest video trends, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and let your creativity shine!
The Production Specialist performs a full range of production duties to support the on-going operation of the City's production facility and government channels, social media channels and the City's radio station. Provides technical and creative responsibilities for production, channel programming and meeting coverage from inception to completion. Trains staff in the proper use of production equipment.
Representative Duties
Operates and maintains the City's production equipment, including but not limited to: equipment in the on-line edit bay, non-linear edit bay, TV production truck, Council Chamber production control, dubbing suite, and the off-line edit bay. Maintains equipment inventory controls.
Provides support to maintain, operate, troubleshoot and repair production equipment in the City's production facilities including, but not limited to: cameras, audio and lightning equipment, video switchers and routers, teleprompters and jibs, program scheduling and playback equipment, and video editing and graphics systems.
Produces coverage of meetings and events.
Provides production services including program development, writing, producing, designing, planning, and post-production.
Provides production training and prepares training materials for special educational projects.
Assists with programming support and scheduling.
Participates in other facility, engineering, programming and production activities.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of:
Broadcast principles, techniques and all related equipment and software.
Operations, services and activities of a production facility.
Production equipment, including cameras, audio and lighting equipment, video switchers and routers, teleprompters and jibs, program and scheduling and playback equipment, and video editing and graphics systems.
Principles and practices of television program development.
Safety precautions and hazards involved in working around production facilities and equipment.
Effective customer service techniques.
Ability to:
Set-up, operate, maintain and assist with troubleshooting and/or repairing production equipment.
Execute production projects from inception to completion.
Train and coordinate the work of assigned production crew.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, providing job instructions and documenting work performed.
Read and understand equipment specifications, wiring diagrams, and drawings for cable connections and routing.
Follow verbal and written instructions and division standard operating procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, including City employees, public agencies, private companies, volunteers, vendors and the general public.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations.
Work effectively with others.
Provide effective customer service.
Skill in:
Production equipment and software.
Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
Applying critical thinking to solve production problems.
Reading wiring diagrams, making cables and wiring equipment per wiring diagrams.
Reading, writing and communicating at an appropriate level.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or 30 semester units of college coursework in Communications, Journalism, Television Production or closely related field is desirable.
Two years of recent, paid work experience in television production (commercial, industrial or cable) performing a full range of production duties (directing single and multiple camera, camera, lighting, audio, editing, engineering, and equipment installation and repair).
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class C driver license.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must file a clear, concise, completed on-line City application with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline.
SELECTION PROCESS: An on-line City application and required supplemental questionnaire must be completed to be considered for this position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process be subject to a thorough background investigation.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!
REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) ###-#### (Hearing Impaired Only).
Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.
The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.