PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (AT-WILL)

City of Torrance; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Torrance is seeking a Production Assistant to support its multimedia communications across City meetings, community events, and CitiCABLE. The role involves operating cameras, capturing content, and assisting with live and recorded multi-camera productions while ensuring timely, engaging, and accessible content for diverse platforms.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree or higher in Film/Video Production or related fields and 1–3 years of experience in digital content

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in fields such as Film or Video Production, Communications, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, Television Production.
• 1–3 years of experience in digital content creation, social media management, video production or related field.
• Experience with broadcast operations and control room systems in municipal cable operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Capture content at City meetings and community events.
• Operate professional cameras and stabilization equipment.
• Support live and recorded multi-camera productions.
• Produce timely, accurate, accessible and engaging content for social media, digital platforms, public access television and CitiCABLE.

Skills

Video Production

Live Broadcast

Editing & Motion Graphics

Technical Problem-Solving

Creativity & Visual Storytelling

Communication & Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Film/Video Production or Communications

Tools

Ross Video Quorum

Ross Video XPression

Adobe After Effects

Job description

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for PRODUCTION ASSISTANT to be part of the Torrance Communications Team!

The Division

The Communications Division is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the City’s external communications. The division works to ensure clear, consistent, and transparent messaging across all platforms—enhancing public trust, civic engagement, and awareness of City programs, services, and initiatives. The Division also manages Torrance Community Television (Public Access) and provides live coverage of bi-monthly City Council meetings on social media and Torrance CitiCABLE; our City’s award-winning government access cable television channel, providing quality television programming for the community since 1983.

The Position

This position supports the City’s multimedia communications by assisting with video production, editing, graphics, and content distribution across social media, digital platforms, public access television, and CitiCABLE. Duties include capturing content at City meetings and community events, operating professional cameras and stabilization equipment, and supporting live and recorded multi-camera productions. The role works with City staff to produce timely, accurate, accessible, and engaging content that promotes transparency, community awareness, and civic engagement.

The City of Torrance is currently hiring one full-time and several part-time positions.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Work involves frequently changing work priorities and the ability to meet deadlines. There will be off-site assignments and attendance at off-site meetings. Work may be required in the evenings and weekends as needed.

The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Associate’s degree or higher in fields such as: Film or Video Production, Communications, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, Television Production.

One (1) to three (3) years of experience in digital content creation, social media management, video production or a related field. Experience supporting broadcast operations, live multi-camera production environments, and control room systems used in television or municipal cable operations. Experience with broadcast graphics and playback systems such as Ross Video Quorum and Ross Video XPression, as well as video editing and motion graphics software including Adobe After Effects.

Experience working within a municipal cable television operation and supporting various control room systems is desirable. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License/Certification Required

Must possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Video Production Expertise – Strong hands‑on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, and production equipment.
• Live Broadcast Experience – Experience with multi-camera productions, livestreams, and broadcast operations.
• Editing & Digital Content – Proficiency in video editing, graphics, motion graphics, and social media content creation.
• Technical Problem‑Solving – Ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve issues quickly during productions.
• Creativity & Visual Storytelling – Ability to produce engaging, professional, and visually compelling content.

• Communication & Adaptability – Strong collaboration skills and ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources at 310-618-2915 prior to the examination date(s).

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative 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. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!