Video Production Specialist

City of Beverly Hills, CA; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking an outstanding Video Production Specialist (Part-Time Hourly) to support the City’s cable television programming by operating cameras and performing editing tasks, while providing professional level support to an assigned supervisor.

This journey level role may require evenings and weekends, and is a part-time hourly position offering competitive pay and MEA affiliation details.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent television production experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, television production, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras for Beverly Hills Television programming.
• Perform editing functions to support programming.
• Provide professional level support to an assigned supervisor.

Skills

Camera operation

Video editing

Broadcasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting

Job description

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do

Beverly Hills Television (BHTV) is the government cable channel for the City of Beverly Hills, and since 1984, has been producing award-winning local programming that informs and educates residents on municipal issues, offers insights into the City's programs and events, and is dedicated to lifelong learning. Our programs have won three L.A. Area Emmy awards and received six nominations. The station has also received numerous regional and national programming awards.

Who We're Looking For

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking an outstanding Video Production Specialist (Part-Time Hourly), to perform video production duties in support of the City’s cable television programming; to operate cameras and perform editing functions; and to provide professional level support to an assigned supervisor.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the journey level class in the professional part-time hourly Video Production Specialist series.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Video Production Specialist in that the latter performs directing and switching of live coverage and may provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position and will be working a non-traditional work schedule, which may include evenings and weekends (including both Saturdays & Sundays).

Detailed Job Description

Video Production Specialist (Part Time Hourly)

Salary and Benefits

$29.80 - $36.40 Hourly

This position is represented by the Municipal Employees Association - Part-Time Unit and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Additional details about benefits may be found in the MEA Part-Time MOU, a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Two years of recent television production experience.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, television production, or a related field.

License and Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license as required by the position.

Selection Process

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
• When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications.
• Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application.
• Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
• Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
• The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.

The selection process may include any combination of the following:

• Review of Required Supplemental Questionnaire
• Oral Examination/Interview

Proof of Education

If educational units, a degree, transcripts, or certificate is required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Conviction History

As a finalist for a job, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.

The City of Beverly Hills will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Beverly Hills is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

EEO Statement

The City of Beverly Hills is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, driver’s license status or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]. Please note that this request must be made at least three business days prior to any test or interview in the selection process.

The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100 which amends California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting employers from requiring a driver's license in certain job postings.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

For a complete list of examples of essential duties, please visit the Video Production Specialist (Part-Time Hourly) Job Description.