County of Los Angeles
Multimedia Operations Manager
The County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified
candidates for its "Multimedia Operations Manager." Locatedin the nation's largest county, the Multimedia Operations
Manager will be responsible for managing a dynamic operation
with creative, production and technical staff and contractors.
S/he will oversee the extraordinary assets of a governmental
cable channel, a leading-edge Video-on-Demand County Channel,
Internet-webcasting, intranet-webcasting, innovative
partnerships with other entities, and an in-house closed-circuit
channel. Additionally, the Multimedia Operations Manager
will oversee the development and delivery of audio/video and
multimedia services produced in collaboration with County
departments and elected officials; among the diverse services
provided by County departments are: health care, law
enforcement, public social services, parks & recreation, and
many arts & cultural activities and venues. S/he also will
provide leadership on the design and development of a production
facility and related offices in downtown Los Angeles. The
County of Los Angeles provides a competitive salary and a
flexible benefits package that allows employees to choose
benefits that meet their own specific needs. Interested and
qualified applicants should apply immediately. For more
information, please go to:
NOTE: THIS IS AN
UNCLASSIFIED, NON-PAID, VOLUNTARY POSITION, WITH NO MEDICAL OR
DENTAL BENEFITS OR ACCRUED LEAVE. THIS POSITION IS TASK
DEPENDENT AND HOURS WORKED MAY VARY WEEK BY WEEK.
WAGE
Non-Paid
(College
Credit available)
FILING
PERIOD
Open/Continuous
THE
POSITION
Under supervision of the Communications Manager and
Communications Production Specialist, the Communications
Production Intern assists in performing video pre-production,
production and post-production assignments in support of the
City's government television channel – Palmdale Ch. 27. The
Communications Production Intern assists in the operation of
P27’s playback system, performs field and studio production
assignments, and assists in the set-up and operation of video
production equipment in support of public meeting cablecasts.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of basic television production techniques.
Ability to:
Operate field and
remotely operated video cameras and audio equipment
Set up video
production equipment for both studio and remote site usage
Ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing; exercise
sound independent judgment within guidelines; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with supervisor,
associates, other City personnel and the public.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Graduation from or
current enrollment in college/university with main interest in
telecommunications, television production or a closely related
field. One year experience in television programming and/or
production; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience. A valid Class C California driver’s license
required.
C O U N T Y o f
K E R N
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The provisions on this bulletin do not constitute a contract
expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this
bulletin may be modified
or revoked without notice.
BROADCAST ENGINEER
EXAM NO. 4812
FILING DATE: Applications will be received until cancellation of
this notice. CANCELLATION
CAN OCCUR AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Names will be placed on one
eligible list in order of final grades. Individuals who attain
placement on the eligible list may not re-apply until their name
has expired from the list.
APPLICANTS MAY APPLY ON-LINE AT THE WEBSITE. See
www.co.kern.ca.us/person
IF APPLYING ON-LINE, ALL APPLICABLE CERTIFICATE(S) MUST BE FAXED
TO (661)868-3928. SALARY: $4227 - $5161 Approximate Monthly Equivalent; Paid
Biweekly.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's degree in Television,
Communications, Engineering or closely related field AND five
(5) year's experience in professional audio/visual
communications, Broadcast Engineering and Maintenance
Engineering, three (3) years of which have been in a supervisory
capacity. Qualifying professional audio/visual communications
experience would include bench work, programming traffic
systems, directing live programming, engineering, or technical
directing, engineering live trucks and broadcast engineering.
Monitors the operation of the video equipment in
the field and ensures acceptable quality control
in the technical set up of the studio, mobile
truck, editing and portable equipment used for
City programs, meetings or events.
Major Duties:
Performs video production duties in the areas of
mobile production truck set up, camera shading,
camera color matching, engineering, audio,
lighting, running videotape and character
generator operation.
Monitors and makes complex adjustments to
multiple video components, as required.
Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and installs
video production equipment.
Assists in camera placement; locates and ensures
that there is a clean and reliable power source
and gathers information so that all the
electronics will work properly.
Supervises crew in the set up and striking of
cameras, cables, lighting and audio equipment.
Trains and coordinates the work of staff, as
assigned.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of:
Broadcast video principles and techniques.
Broadcast systems circuitry, design and/or
installation.
Related video and audio production equipment,
including character generators, cameras,
lighting equipment, remote-controlled camera
systems, monitors, switches, routers, time base
correctors, vectorscopes, editing equipment and
videotape recorders.
Broadcast technical standards for video
programs.
Multi-camera switched live program directing.
Video systems and their major components.
Safety precautions and hazards involved in
working around video production equipment.
Effective customer service techniques.
Effective training and coordination techniques.
Ability to:
Design, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot
and/or repair television broadcast equipment.
Set up, adjust and operate video and audio
production equipment of various broadcast and
consumer formats and technical standards,
including character generator, videotape
recorders, audio mixers, microphones, cameras,
monitors, switchers, time base correctors,
lighting equipment, audio cassette players,
waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and video
cameras.
Follow verbal and written instructions and
operating procedures.
Time and synch video systems.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Follow verbal and written instructions and
operating procedures.
Read and understand equipment specifications,
wiring diagrams and drawings for cable
connections and routing.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally
and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative
working relationships with a variety of
individuals including City staff and the public.
Provide effective customer service.
Train and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Skill in:
Shading camera levels to match and adjust to
varying conditions.
Video production.
Utilizing time code and setting up videotape
recorders with matching time code for overlaps.
Developing alternative solutions to production
problems without compromising production
quality.
Loading a character generator, organizing pages
and quickly recalling needed pages.
Reading, writing and communicating in English at
an appropriate level.
Reading wiring diagrams, making cables and
wiring equipment per wiring diagrams.
Audio recording and mixing techniques.
The use of computers and related software, video
production, editing, audio recording and mixing
equipment.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's degree in
Electronic or Communications Engineering, Media
Communications, Broadcasting or a closely
related field.
Two years of recent, paid work experience in
television production, which includes the set up
and maintenance of multi-camera switched video
productions that are recorded live-to-tape.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class C driver license.
Selection Process:
Application Review Board: All applicants must
submit clear, concise and complete information
regarding their qualifications for the position.
Those candidates whose qualifications best meet
the City's needs will be invited to participate
further.
Testing may consist of any or all of the
following components:
Technical/Oral Examination: to evaluate
training, experience and interpersonal skills.
Interview: to evaluate education, training and
experience; technical knowledge; communication
skills; and interpersonal skills.
NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
the application or supplemental application
materials.
Postmarks will not be accepted.
All employees of the City of Santa Monica are
designated by both State and City ordinance to
be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a
declared emergency or any undeclared emergency
or natural disaster that threatens the life,
health and/or safety of the public, employees
may be assigned to assist rescue and relief
workers. Such assignments may be in locations,
during hours and performing work significantly
different from the employees' normal work
assignments and may continue through the
recovery phrase of the emergency.
CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
Video Production Specialist Trainee
- Media Productions
Job Announcement:
NOTE: The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an
eligibility list from which the current part-time/hourly
vacancy as well as future similar vacancies may be
filled. The incumbent in this position will work a
varied schedule (nights, weekends, days), not to exceed
19 hours per week. Schedule will vary from week to week
and month to month as needed for productions.
DUTIES:
Under supervision, assists in performing video
pre-production, production and post-production
assignments in support of the City's government
television channel - TOTV. The Video Production
Specialist Trainee assists in the operation of TOTV’s
playback system, performs field and studio production
assignments, and assists in the set-up and operation of
video production equipment in support of public meeting
cablecasts. Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Basic television production techniques and
practices and industry standard television equipment and
methods of operation necessary to broadcasting on a
government channel.
Ability to:
- Operate field and remotely operated video cameras and
audio equipment
- Set up video production equipment for both studio and
remote site usage
- Edit on non-linear AVID based systems
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing; exercise sound independent judgment within
guidelines; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with supervisor, associates, other
production personnel and the public.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Graduation from or current
enrollment in a college or university with a major in
telecommunications, television production or a closely
related field. One year experience in television
programming and/or production; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. A valid Class C
California driver’s license required.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Application Review Board: All applicants must submit
clear, concise and complete information regarding their
qualifications for the position. Those candidates whose
qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be
invited to participate further.
Appraisal Interview: To evaluate training, experience
and personal qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be notified of their status
in the selection process via e-mail. Please be sure to
include your email address on your employment
application and please regularly review your email for
important messages regarding this recruitment.
HOW TO APPLY: Electronic applications may be obtained
and submitted by visiting the City website at
www.toaks.org and clicking on “City Jobs”.
To submit a paper application:
Apply in person or mail to:
Human Resources Department
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 449-2144
Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled
Faxed applications/resumes will not be accepted. A
resume will not substitute for the City application.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a
contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions
contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked
without notice.
NOTE: THIS IS AN
UNCLASSIFIED, NON-CIVIL SERVICE, HOURLY POSITION, WITH NO
MEDICAL OR DENTAL BENEFITS OR ACCRUED LEAVE. THIS POSITION IS
BUDGET AND TASK DEPENDENT AND HOURS WORKED MAY VARY WEEK BY
WEEK.
WAGE
$20.82 to $27.28/hour
FILING PERIOD
Open/Continuous Examination. Recruitment may close at any
time.
THE POSITION
Under direct
supervision, this temporary, unclassified, part-time position
performs entry level broadcast production work in the operation
of the City’s government access channel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job
include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in
the production of government access programming and other City
broadcast events. Participates in the production of weekly
cablecasts and videotaping of City meetings and special events.
Participates in the production of selected in-house training
videos. Edits and dubs videotapes. Writes and edits scripts
utilized in the production of City broadcast videos. Operates
camcorders, remote pan and tilt cameras. Operates and maintains
the City’s broadcast studio, production facilities and field
production elements and equipment. Works with other City
departments in the preparation and production of programs. May
be required to participate in related divisional cross-training
based on operational necessity. Experience and qualifications
gained in this cross-training may apply towards promotional
opportunities and transfers. Assumes responsibility for
ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and
effective manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or
as the situation requires.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of: all phases of television
production, including live and taped cable casting; non-linear
editing, media duplication and computer graphics including the
use of Adobe Photoshop; public relations, marketing and mass
communications principles; municipal government goals,
operations and practices.
Skilled in:
the operation of ENG Broadcast
Camcorders, remote pan and tilt cameras; the operation of the
current Apple OS X operating system, the operation of non-linear
digital editing systems such as Final Cut Pro; customer service
practices.
Ability to:
edit and review written and
video-produced work products; plan, direct, script, edit and
produce live and taped community-based television programs;
operate television equipment including cameras, lights, video
recorders, microphones and graphic equipment; effectively
interact with all City departments and gain cooperation in
implementing projects; project a positive and effective image of
the City of Glendale organization to the surrounding community;
read, write and communicate effectively in the English language.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to: work during evening hours,
including during City Council and Commission meetings, as well
as weekends and other non-traditional hours as needed; work
overtime as requested.
EXPERIENCE
Six months
experience in video broadcast media or television production.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Associate of Arts degree in
Journalism, Film Production, Television Production,
Communications, or a related field.
LICENSE
Valid California
Class C Driver's License is required.
NOTE
An equivalent
combination of experience, education and/or training may
substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
SELECTION PROCESS
The examination
will consist of an evaluation and an oral, with the evaluation
as a qualifying step and the oral 100%. All applications,
resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and
evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on
applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination.
Any evaluation will be based on the candidate’s education and
experience as related to the position. Any examination will be
to evaluate the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge and
skills for the position. The City of
Glendale
reserves the right to modify the above stated examination
components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the
candidates will be notified of the specific examination
components and weights prior to the administration of any
examination. TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE
ANNOUNCED. The City of Glendale
conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable
accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.
The Human Resources Division asks that it be advised of special
needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a
reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this
bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In
compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,
the City of Glendale
requires that all new employees provide documentation to
establish both work authorization and identity.
Broadcast Production
Assistant/Hourly
Date Posted: 12/24/2007
Bulletin #7138
A completed City
application must be received by the City of Glendale Human
Resources Division by the closing date stated on the job
bulletin. Late applications will not be accepted. Jobs that have
"No set filing date" may be closed at any time without prior
notification.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
CABLE TELEVISION - At-Will/Part-Time
($11.60 - $14.11 PER HOUR)
Assists the Production Specialist with the development and
production of quality videos for governmental, instructional,
training, and promotional purposes. This is a part-time position
and works approximately 10 to 20 hours per week. Requires
working a variety of hours including days, evenings, weekends
and holidays.
LA36
serves nearly 700,000 subscriber households as an
Educational Access Channel. The channel is interconnected
throughout more than 99% of households in the City of Los
Angeles. LA36 operates 24 hours a day and has done so since
the launch in 1997. LA36 manages and schedules programs from
educational institutions, non-profit and community groups as
well as other qualified sources. LA 36 also co-produces
original programming.
LA36 is
funded in large-part by a City of Los Angeles grant and is
managed and operated by the non-profit organization, LACTAC
(Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation) and its
Board of Directors.
LA 36’s
Mission is ”To create value in the Los Angeles community by
connecting educational and cultural resources that meet
local needs, and by making these resources broadly
accessible within the city.”
LACTAC’s
Mission is “To support community building and promote
learning through the development and distribution of
innovative, high quality programming.”
Accountability:
The
Operations Manager works under the direction of the General
Manager.
Duties:
Responsible for the on-air look and website branding of
LA36
Oversee
staff and crew to organize and produce LA36 productions
including sports, concerts and ENG shoots
Create
station promotional campaigns
Develop
new concepts and show ideas
Equipment and production truck oversight
Web
Development
Work
with staff and contributors to improve production quality
Manage
workflow related to editing, dubbing, server
Edit /
oversee final cut of shows as needed
Assist
in presentations for key decision-makers/stakeholders
Outreach: Provide training to educational and non-profit
organizations with the community in relation to production
and equipment use
Interact/Guide Independent Producers
Ensure
quality of Product and Service
Mandatory Skills:
Television experience -- Commercial and/or
Non-Commercial: 3 years minimum
Multi-Task Oriented -- Able to juggle a variety of tasks
and responsibilities
Managerial qualities
Comprehension of programming and promotions
Savvy computer and graphic skills including non-linear
editing
Television Production and Technical knowledge
Interest in serving the community and the educational
institutions we work with
Positive Team Player
Operations Manager
Full
Time: Exempt
3 month
Probationary Period
Competitive Benefits Package including 401k
Resume –
Required
References – Required
Salary
History - Required
If you
meet the above-qualifications please email your resume (no
phone calls please) to:
CITY OF TORRANCE
OFFICE OF CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
is looking for
Broadcast Journalism Interns
You will produce,write, report, and edit
stories for CH 3 - Torrance CitiCABLE
LEARN HANDS-ON:
How to put
together a compelling package from scratch
Video editing
techniques
Field
interviewing and reporter standup techniques.
Voice tracking
for news packages
***This is an excellent way to get your resume tape
together, while enhancing, broadening, and refining your television
producing skills..
If you are interested, please fax resume to:
Jin Chun
Supervising Producer/Writer
City of Torrance
Office of Cable Communications
3350 Civic Center Drive Suite 200
TorranceCA90503
FAX or email resumes to 310-781-7132
CitiCABLE@torrnet.com
Definition:
Under the supervision of the Media Operations Director, performs moderately
difficult work involving television production and related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Duties: The
following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this
classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar
related tasks not listed here.
Videotaping local
television programs including night meetings
Editing television
programs and news stories using a non-linear Discreet Logic
edit, paint and effect system
Updating
electronic bulletin board
Designing and
maintaining City Web Site
Special Event
Development and Coverage
Maintaining files
and records
Minimum
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Knowledge of:
Personal computers and related
software
Professional
equipment and production practices used in robotic camera
systems, electronic field production and multi-camera studio
production including cameras, non-linear editing systems, test
equipment, audio systems, lighting and web-site maintenance.
Training and Experience: Requires one year
experience in television production; college-level course work
in television production may substitute for experience.
Physical Requirements and
Working Conditions:
Requires vision
(which may be corrected) to read small print.
Requires mobility
of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate
small objects. Lower body mobility may not be required.
Performs lifting,
pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an
infrequent aspect of the job.
Subject to
inside/outside environmental conditions.
May be required to
work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods.
Required to work
nights and weekends.
Salary:
$12 - $24 per hour DOE. Part time position up to 20 hours per week.
