Media Programming Specialist - San Francisco Police Department (1767)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

6h • $92,352 - $112,268 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, the 1767 Media Programming Specialist performs specialized professional duties in digital video production, post-production, motion graphics, and visual design. Serving primarily within the Police Academy, this position operates with a high degree of independence to design, shoot, and edit high-quality instructional and curriculum-based training videos. The position may also produce a variety of non-training media as assigned.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of verifiable professional-level broadcast, video production, post-production editing, or multimedia content creation experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing instructional, educational, or training media.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, and edit structured instructional video modules, tactical scenarios, and curriculum content in collaboration with Academy instructors and subject matter experts to support recruit and departmental training.
• Assemble raw footage, perform audio mixing, color correction, and pacing adjustments using non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) to deliver polished video products.
• Design and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics, lower thirds, title cards, animated typography, and infographics (using tools like Adobe After Effects) to reinforce instructional concepts and maintain departmental visual branding.
• Transport, set up, and operate digital video cameras, field lighting kits, audio microphones, and grip equipment during in-studio shoots, tactical simulation exercises, and on-location events.
• Encode, compress, catalog, and archive raw and completed video assets to ensure seamless delivery across internal e-learning platforms, web, social media channels, and digital signage.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree