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City of Burbank, CA

City of Burbank, CA is hiring: SENIOR VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE in Burbank

City of Burbank, CA, Burbank, CA, United States, 91502


Salary : $65,255.32 - $89,955.06 Annually

Location : Burbank, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt from Civil Service

Job Number: 250127B1

Department: City Manager

Opening Date: 01/03/2025

Closing Date: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Definition

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

Week of 2/3/25 - Blind supplemental scoring

Week of 2/17/25 - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under direction, to act as a lead person in the operation of video cameras, editing, videotape and performing related production functions for live and taped City-sponsored video programs; to write narrative copy for said productions and provide other writing services as needed; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Performs technical aspects of the City's cable television productions and leads others in the planning and execution of pre-production operations such as type and placement of equipment(camera, audio, and lighting units); directs or operates cameras on both single, multiple, and remote control camera productions; performs post-production duties of editing, dubbing, and duplicating tapes; sets up, operates and maintains studio, control room, and field production equipment; researches topics and writes scripts for view segments and provides other writing services as needed; trains, monitors, and directs production personnel; drives on City business.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of videotape production, standard ½ inch videotape cameras, editing equipment and character generator.

Ability to lead and train others in the completion of assigned work; communicate both orally and in writing; work in an environment that demands flexibility with numerous deadlines and a variety of clients; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training: Two years of professional telecommunication experience and two years ofcollege or university courses in communication, television production, or a closely related field.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

Desirable Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits

Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets

Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

01

You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Senior Video Production Associate. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No


02

Please provide your experience working with Final Cut Pro X, as well as any other post-production software.

03

Please provide your experience in control room operation of live government meetings, church broadcasts and/or live corporate meetings.

04

Please provide your experience writing video scripts.

05

Please provide a video demo reel of work you've been involved in.. The reel must not have your name or phone number anywhere in the video and must not exceed 3 minutes. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Please include your name in the filename (not in the video) and upload it as an MP4 here:
  • I understand
  • I do not understand


06

Please provide a short form, vertical demo reel for social media you've created. The reel must not have your name, social media handle or phone number anywhere in the video and must not exceed 1 minute. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Please include your name in the filename (not in the video) and upload it as an MP4 here:
  • I understand
  • I do not understand


07

Please provide a written description of each clip in your reels. Who was it made for? What was your role - writer, editor, director, etc?

08

Describe your process for efficiently storing/archiving digital media.

09

Name your areas of strength in video production (camera, lighting, audio, grip, script writing etc.) and name areas you feel you can improve on.

10

Provide an example of a time you had an idea for a video production and all the steps taken and roles you played to successfully execute it to a final product.

11

How many years of professional telecommunication experience do you have?
  • 0-11 months
  • 1-2 years
  • 2+ years
  • No experience


12

How many years of college or university courses in communication, television production, or a closely related field have you completed?
  • 0-11 months
  • 1-2 years
  • 2+ years
  • None of the above


13

I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
  • YES


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