Part-Time Video Production Specialist: Studio, Field & Post

City of Thousand Oaks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Thousand Oaks has a part-time opportunity for a Video Production Assistant to support TOTV, the City’s award-winning government television channel. Under supervision you will assist with production, post-production, and master control assignments, with in-house training provided.

The role is hourly, with about 20 hours per week and flexible evenings/weekends, not to exceed 29 hours weekly or 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Qualifications

• Interest in television production, public-sector communications, social media, and civic engagement.
• Familiarity with technical operations related to television production and master control.
• Experience with HD video cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro CC or comparable video-editing software, and Adobe After Effects.
• Familiarity with location videography and lighting techniques.
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative, and work independently.
• College-level coursework in communications, media, entertainment, or a related field.
• A valid Class C California driver’s license, required to perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with studio and field video production activities.
• Operate HD video cameras and related television-production equipment.
• Support video editing, graphics, lighting, and post-production assignments.
• Assist with master control operations and the scheduling or playback of programming.
• Provide production support for City meetings, programs, events, and community activities.
• Assist with location videography, including equipment setup and breakdown.
• Help prepare video content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Organize and maintain production files, video assets, and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

HD video cameras

Premiere Pro CC

After Effects

Location videography

Public-sector communications

Education

College-level coursework in communications

Media/entertainment related field

Valid California driver's license

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Adobe After Effects

Job description

The City of Thousand Oaks has a part-time opportunity for a Video Production Assistant to support TOTV, the City’s award-winning government television channel. Under supervision you will assist with production, post-production, and master control assignments, with in-house training provided.

The role is hourly, with about 20 hours per week and flexible evenings/weekends, not to exceed 29 hours weekly or 1,000 hours per fiscal year.