Production Assistant - Communications Department

Young World Physical Education; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Production Assistant in the Communications Department to create video content for the district's digital platforms and the WE A-TV cable channel, as well as record and broadcast live events and public meetings.

The role reports to the Chief Communications Officer with supervision from the Senior Video Specialist and requires strong writing and verbal communication skills, camera operation, and knowledge of editing software.

Qualifications

• Two years of video production experience.
• BA degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience with preproduction planning and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Produces videos for digital platforms or broadcasts and records live events.
• Assists with WE A-TV production, archival databases, and related duties.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Broadcast knowledge

Lighting techniques

Camera operation

Writing/communication

Education

BA in visual arts/communications

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Production Assistant - Communications Department

Worcester Public Schools WPS District - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5879526

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Production Assistant

REPORTS TO: Chief Communications Officer with supervision from Senior Video Specialist

LOCATION: Worcester Public Schools (WPS), Worcester, MA

OVERVIEW:

The Production Assistant will produce video content for the WPS Communications Department's digital platforms and the Worcester Educational Access Television (WEA-TV) cable channel, as well as record and broadcast live events and public meetings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces videos for digital platforms or broadcasts of events and live public Worcester School Committee meetings through pre-production and set-up, filming/camera operation, and editing/post-event operation, under the guidance of the Senior Video Specialist and/or Chief Communications Officer.
• Assists with WEA-TV production and operational tasks such as maintaining archival databases, graphic design, equipment upkeep and other job-related duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience producing video content for a professional organization
• Experience video editing and using editing software, such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe
• Experience and understanding of file formats for cable television vs. internet platforms
• Understanding of lighting techniques
• Experience using Cannon and JVC camcorders
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, paying close attention to grammar

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in the field of video production
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in visual arts, communications, multimedia production, marketing, broadcast journalism, or related field
• Experience with preproduction planning, script writing, interviewing
• Experience with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras for filming and/or live broadcasts of productions, graduation ceremonies, or public meetings
• Experience and skills with graphic design and visual branding production and best practices for video and television
• A self-starter who is motivated and has a passion for video production work
• Knowledge of urban school districts
• Owns a reliable vehicle and has a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Arabic or Vietnamese

PAY RATE: $31 per hour

JOB TYPE: 185 days, non-represented. (Please note that this is a school-year position. This position works only on days when school staff are reporting. The PA does not work on non-school days, including school vacation periods and recognized holidays.)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: upto $31 Per Hour

Job Categories: Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel O'Brien , Chief Communications Officer
• 20 Irving Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]