Video Production Assistant (Hourly City Worker)

City of Thousand Oaks • Thousand Oaks, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent part-time opportunity for an individual interested in media, television, and video production. The Video Production Assistant will support TOTV, the City’s award-winning government television channel. Under the direction of the Strategic Communications Director, the Video Production Assistant will assist with production, post-production, and master control assignments supporting the daily operation of the City’s television channel. Technical training in the City’s in-house production systems will be provided. The Video Production Assistant (Hourly City Worker) is a part-time, hourly, at-will position that involves working approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). The work schedule is flexible and will include evening or weekend assignments.

Requirements

• Interest in television production, public-sector communications, social media, and civic engagement.
• Familiarity with technical operations related to television production and master control.
• Experience with HD video cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro CC or comparable video-editing software, and Adobe After Effects.
• Familiarity with location videography and lighting techniques.
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative, and work independently.
• College-level coursework in communications, media, entertainment, or a related field.
• A valid Class C California driver’s license, required to perform field work.
• Customer Service Oriented
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational and Planning Skills
• Safety-conscious

Responsibilities

• Assist with studio and field video production activities.
• Operate HD video cameras and related television-production equipment.
• Support video editing, graphics, lighting, and post-production assignments.
• Assist with master control operations and the scheduling or playback of programming.
• Provide production support for City meetings, programs, events, and community activities.
• Assist with location videography, including equipment setup and breakdown.
• Help prepare video content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Organize and maintain production files, video assets, and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree