Temporary Video Technician

City of Fairfax; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fairfax seeks an experienced video production assistant to support our Cable Television Division within the Communications and Marketing Office. The role covers live meeting coverage, community events, and edited content.

You will set up and operate cameras, manage cables, place microphones, and edit with Adobe Premiere. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in video production, strong communication, and the ability to lead a technical crew.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with college coursework in video production.
• 1–2 years of experience in video production.
• Thorough knowledge of video production equipment.
• Ability to edit with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to direct live and pre-recorded productions.
• Ability to lead and direct a technical production crew.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of all aspects of video production.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and break down video production equipment for live meetings, events, and recorded content.
• Operate cameras in remote-controlled, studio, and ENG configurations.
• Run and organize video and audio cables.
• Place microphones and set audio levels.
• Create, update, and recall graphics using a character generator.
• Utilize a video switcher during live broadcasts.
• Follow cues from the Director during live telecasts.
• Capture and edit footage for a variety of productions.

Skills

Video production

Adobe Premiere

Live production directing

Crew leadership

Cables setup

Broadcast systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma / video production coursework

Tools

Video cameras

Video switcher

Character generator

Audio equipment

Job description

This position supports video production for the City’s Cable Television Division within the Communications and Marketing Office. Responsibilities include assisting with the creation of programming for the City’s Government Access Channel and social media platforms.

The role involves setting up, operating, and breaking down video production equipment for live meeting coverage, community events, and recorded content. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Executive Producer.

Operates cameras in remote-controlled, studio, and ENG configurations.

Runs and organizes video and audio cables.

Places microphones and sets appropriate audio levels.

Creates, updates, and recalls graphics using a character generator.

Utilizes a video switcher during live broadcasts.

Follows cues from the Director during live telecasts.

Captures and edits footage for a variety of edited productions.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented with college-level coursework in video production.

One to two years of experience in video production.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of video production equipment.

Ability to edit using Adobe Premiere.

Ability to direct live and pre-recorded productions.

Ability to lead and direct a technical production crew.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of video production.

Basic knowledge of broadcast system design and signal routing.

Approximately 10-20 hours per week.

May be required to work nights and weekends as needed based on department and operational needs.