Video Specialist II (Part-Time/Non-Benefited)

THE POSITION The Media Team is seeking a creative Video Specialist I on a part-time basis to assist in developing short and long form video content, photography, and multimedia storytelling to engage the community in a government access television production and operations. Candidates should come equipped with strong interpersonal and communication skills ability to operate multiple camera feeds. You will also come eager to learn, have a strong work ethic with an agile mindset and excel in relationship building to consistently produce high-quality visual content across all broadcasting for the City. This position will report to the Production Supervisor. The candidate should have flexibility to work hours outside normal business hours that include evenings, weekends, shifts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive. • Set-up an operation of professional field cameras including but limited to Sony PMW400, Sony PMW300; • Post-production editing (i.e. Avid Media Composer 8.4 or higher) • Set-up and operate teleprompter and recording devices; • Set-up and operate audio mixing for studio and field environment; • Set-up lighting for field and studio environment; • Set-up live multi-camera productions; • Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience • Graduation from highs or GED equivalent; and, • Eighteen (18) months of paid television production experience, including six (6) months experience in video editing and postproduction (i.e. commercial, corporate, educational, cable television projects). Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements • Valid Class C California driver license with a safe driving records and the ability to maintain insurability in compliance with the City’s policy or the ability to get from point to point for meetings and trainings. • In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Hawthorne employees, in the event of disaster, are considered disaster workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, and lives, and property of the people of the State. For more information on the knowledge, skills and abilities along with physical demands, visit our Job Description on our City website. RECRUITMENT PROCESS A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration. First Review of Applicants Week of September 1st. Complete your application for immediate attention! City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment. Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders. All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to verification.