Multimedia Production Specialist II

Job Description:

Multimedia Production Specialist II

Description

The Job

Priority Review: Applications received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, will receive priority consideration for first round interviews

Earn an Annual Salary Up to $ 85,425

The County of San Bernardino has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a multimedia production specialist with the talent and skills in videography, photography, motion graphic animation, and live broadcast support to join our multimedia team and help tell our story.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary range of

$59,196.80 - $85,425.60 Annually DOQ

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in August 2025/26/27

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max salary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Multimedia Production Specialists II are involved in the planning, development, and production of the County Board of Supervisor's live broadcasts, as well as supporting the multimedia needs of the highest levels of County government and related entities. Incumbents plan, develop, and produce a variety of video content for departments throughout the County. T he current position will serve as the lead animated graphic designer for the production team.

Essential duties include:

• Create compelling, story-driven videos that showcase the County’s departments, programs and events, county employees, and residents.
  

• Edit projects of varying lengths and styles for all County media platforms in a way that increases shareability for social media, ensures quick turnaround times, and maximizes county outreach.
  

• Create motion graphic animations that are eye-catching, informative, and fun; stay informed of the latest trends and regularly incorporate new Adobe After Effects tools into work products as they become available.
  

• Conduct video interviews with County supervisors, department heads, employees, and residents to increase brand awareness and support the County’s communication and outreach goals.
  

• Operate and manage complex audiovisual (AV) equipment (cameras, microphones, switchers, etc.) to produce live meetings and broadcasts by operating and controlling multiple cameras, and multiple remote videoconferencing sites.
  

• Produce PowerPoint presentations for use in public meetings, training sessions, and/or live broadcasts.
  

• Produce podcast events by operating and controlling the audio mixer and sound booth.
  

• Maintain a highly organized file management system.
  

• Perform routine equipment checks/maintenance; maintain audio, video and photographic equipment, ensuring that repairs and maintenance are done on a timely basis.
  

• Perform equipment troubleshooting of field, studio, teleconferencing, and broadcast equipment.
  

• Maintain skills up to date with the latest versions of software, hardware and industry trends, as applicable.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.May be required to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays for special events as needed. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernadino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following Qualifying Options listed below.

Option 1 :

Education : A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.

Experience : Two (2) years of professional, hands-on work experience in a variety of media and video production areas or television production; must include at least one (1) year of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the production of live broadcasts.

Option 2 :
Education : T hirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.

Experience : Four (4) years of professional, hands-on work experience in a variety of media and video production areas or television production; must include at least one (1) year of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the production of live broadcasts.

Option 3 :

Education : T hirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.

Experience : Two (2) years of professional, hands-on work experience gained within San Bernardino County in a variety of media and video production areas or television production; duties must include pre- and post-production videography activities.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the current vacancy will have extensive experience and enthusiasm for in-studio and field videography, photography , and live broadcasting support, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and production techniques. Additionally, a strong team player with a positive attitude and thrives on creative storytelling through media in a fast-paced environment is highly desirable.

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes editing different types of content, such as event recaps, commercials, interviews, documentaries, and more , for platforms , such as broadcast TV, YouTube, TikTok , and more.
  

• Comprehensive knowledge of motion graphic animation in Adobe After Effects. This includes working with existing templa tes or creating new ones, creat ing animated text that moves with style and is aesthetically pleasing, animating vector art to help explain concepts in informational videos, and more.
  

• Working k nowledge of broadcast and video camera equipment, audio , lighting and grip, and chroma key compositing .
  

• Photographic skills in the areas of event, headshot, and landscape photography; with an understanding of photo editing.
  

• Working knowledge of M icrosoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications applications, including Illustrator to modify vector assets and organize vector artwork layers for animation.
  

• Drone pilot experience.
  

• Excellent filming, production, and editing skills.
• Strong studio and field production experience.
• Excellent photojournalism, communication, and creative writings skills with the ability to capture images and write content that help to tell compelling stories for San Bernardino County.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize and manage projects to complete urgent requests as well as structured long-term projects.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work within deadlines.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

Priority Review Deadline: Applications received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, will receive priority consideration for first round interviews. Applications will be accepted until a The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email only.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$59,196.80 - $85,425.60 Annually