Posting number: 26-9662-01
Department: Marketing and Communications
Division: Marketing & Communications - RiversideTV
Job classification: Media Production Technician (T)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media
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The City of Riverside, Department of Marketing & Communications, is accepting applications for the position of Media Production Technician to fill one (1) vacancy.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, television production or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in professional media production.
Highly Desirable Experience:
• Television and multimedia production, including live and recorded broadcasts
• Analog and digital video formats, production technologies, and workflows
• Video editing techniques, including single and multi-source and nonlinear editing systems
• Operating professional audio and audiovisual equipment, including mixers, microphones, consoles, and monitors
• Planning, shooting, editing, and producing live and recorded television and multimedia content
• Developing community-focused programming for broadcast and digital platforms
• Operating professional production equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio, and graphics systems
• Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support civic events and meetings
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, and the public
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination
NOTE The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
The rapidly growing City of Riverside currently ranks as the 12th largest city in California, 6th in Southern California, and is the largest city in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.
It is home to four internationally recognized universities and colleges which support 50,000+ students. The University of California, Riverside, California Baptist University, La Sierra University, and Riverside Community College, offer specialized training, research partnerships, and a high-technology environment to support emerging and innovative companies.
As an important financial and professional center, Riverside offers the support of numerous legal, accounting, brokerage, architectural, engineering and technology firms as well as banking institutions. It is also the county seat for the fastest growing county in California.
Businesses also benefit from an exceptional freeway system, BNSF and UPSP rail access, high-speed fiberoptic telecommunications, city-owned electrical and water systems, and a large corporate jet and general aviation airport.
