Multimedia Production Coordinator

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Multimedia Production Coordinators create and present projects across video, compatible computer files, the Internet, and social media. They coordinate all phases of video production, including staffing and equipment scheduling, planning, scripting, filming, editing, graphics creation, and file compression. The work may include producing informational and instructional programs, training materials, public service announcements, web content, on-air programs, and coverage of public meetings and City Council meetings. Coordinators may document major incidents and events, take photographs, and provide channel playback scheduling.

The position may involve operating production and editing equipment and performing roles such as script writer, technical director, camera operator, editor, audio mixer, and lighting director. Other duties may include supervising contract talent and production crews, structuring staff assignments, evaluating employee performance, serving as a resource on multimedia issues, and analyzing or approving budgets and editing decisions within projected parameters. Coordinators may convert existing content for web use and assist with web-based training. Some positions require early morning, late evening, and weekend work; may involve videotaping graphic scenes; and may include videotaping from a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft.

The City states that eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in SDCERS. MEA-represented classifications are scheduled for general wage increases of 3.5% effective July 1, 2027, 2% effective July 1, 2028, and 2% effective January 1, 2029. These are future wage increases, not a stated salary range.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Multimedia Technology/Production, Television and Film Communication, Theater, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic or Commercial Arts, or a closely related field; qualifying experience may substitute for missing education year for year.
• One year of full-time multimedia production experience in a multimedia/graphics production center or news organization, government video production, or local organization programming.
• The required experience must include at least two of the following: professional video production; video preproduction, including script writing and programming development; Internet/Intranet programming, including web design and layout; traditional and computerized graphic design; or live television production, including directing, technical directing, and operating a character generator in a professional television studio.
• Video documentation of private events for individuals, such as weddings, does not qualify as experience.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment experience must submit documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist detailing the work performed, dates, and total qualifying hours.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at hire.
• Applicants using education to meet the minimum requirements must submit proof of degree or transcripts; City employees using Out-of-Class Assignment experience must submit proof of that experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and present projects in video, compatible computer files, Internet, and social media formats.
• Plan, direct, and produce informational and instructional video presentations.
• Coordinate and schedule video production staff and equipment, and coordinate all phases of video production.
• Write scripts, develop programming, shoot and digitally capture video, edit footage, create animated graphics, and compress video files.
• Perform production roles such as control-room switching, technical direction, camera operation, digital editing, audio mixing, and lighting direction.
• Produce public service announcements, web content, on-air programs, training videos, and professional instructional or informational video programs and support materials.
• Produce instructional or informational video programs for law enforcement agencies and assist with web-based training.
• Document public meetings, major incidents, and events; photograph subjects; and provide video coverage of City Council meetings.
• Plan, produce, script, film, edit, and schedule channel playback for City Council meeting coverage.
• Convert existing content for web use and perform other web-related functions.
• Create original artwork and designs using traditional and computerized graphic design, desktop publishing, digital photo retouching and manipulation, and other computer-aided technology.
• Supervise contract talent and production crews, structure assignments for multimedia production staff, and evaluate employee performance.
• Serve as a resource on multimedia issues and, where applicable, analyze and approve production budgets and editing decisions within projected parameters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• MEA-represented employees are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 3.5% effective July 1, 2027, 2% effective July 1, 2028, and 2% effective January 1, 2029.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level