Video Specialist II (Part-Time/Non-Benefited)

City of Hawthorne; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hawthorne is seeking a part-time Video Specialist I to help develop short and long form video content, photography, and multimedia storytelling for government access broadcasting. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, can operate multiple camera feeds (Sony PMW400/PMW300), and is eager to learn with a professional work ethic in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from highs or GED equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) months of paid television production experience, including six (6) months editing/postproduction.
• Valid California driver license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Set-up an operation of professional field cameras including but limited to Sony PMW400, Sony PMW300.
• Post-production editing (i.e. Avid Media Composer 8.4 or higher).
• Set-up and operate teleprompter and recording devices.
• Set-up and operate audio mixing for studio and field environment.
• Set-up lighting for field and studio environment.
• Set-up live multi-camera productions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Camera operation

Video editing

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Job description

THE POSITION The Media Team is seeking a creative Video Specialist I on a part-time basis to assist in developing short and long form video content, photography, and multimedia storytelling to engage the community in a government access television production and operations. Candidates should come equipped with strong interpersonal and communication skills ability to operate multiple camera feeds. You will also come eager to learn, have a strong work ethic with an agile mindset and excel in relationship building to consistently produce high-quality visual content across all broadcasting for the City.

The Media Team is seeking a creative Video Specialist I on a part-time basis to assist in developing short and long form video content, photography, and multimedia storytelling to engage the community in a government access television production and operations. Candidates should come equipped with strong interpersonal and communication skills ability to operate multiple camera feeds. You will also come eager to learn, have a strong work ethic with an agile mindset and excel in relationship building to consistently produce high-quality visual content across all broadcasting for the City.

This position will report to the Production Supervisor. The candidate should have flexibility to work hours outside normal business hours that include evenings, weekends, shifts.

Essential Functions

• Set-up an operation of professional field cameras including but limited to Sony PMW400, Sony PMW300;
• Post-production editing (i.e. Avid Media Composer 8.4 or higher)
• Set-up and operate teleprompter and recording devices;
• Set-up and operate audio mixing for studio and field environment;
• Set-up lighting for field and studio environment;
• Set-up live multi-camera productions;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

1. Graduation from highs or GED equivalent; and,
2. Eighteen (18) months of paid television production experience, including six (6) months experience in video editing and postproduction (i.e. commercial, corporate, educational, cable television projects).

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• Valid Class C California driver license with a safe driving records and the ability to maintain insurability in compliance with the City’s policy or the ability to get from point to point for meetings and trainings.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Hawthorne employees, in the event of disaster, are considered disaster workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, and lives, and property of the people of the State.

For more information on the knowledge, skills and abilities along with physical demands, visit our Job Description on our City website.