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Job Description
Description
Salary: $22.25-$28.40 - SALARY UNDER REVIEW
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications will occur on January 19, 2026 . Applications received after this date may not be considered.
This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service. This position will work a varied schedule of hours including nights, holidays and weekends. The Senior Video Technician II will be utilized on an on-call as-needed basis, dependent upon the needs of the City to cover various events.
Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of technical duties including live and taped video production for City programs, meetings and events, camera operation, non-linear editing, writing for productions, and related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:- Operates video production equipment, including, but not limited to, cameras and camera support equipment, audio and lighting equipment, video switchers and routers, teleprompters and recording devices, program scheduling and playback equipment, and video editing and graphics systems.
- Performs as producer, co-producer, director, writer, editor and/or talent for various projects.
- Coordinates with appropriate elected officials, City Departments and public for any special programming and/or requests.
- Schedules times, reserves locations and secures talent for production.
- Performs tasks to support administrative functions of the Division, and other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:- Video production theory and practices;
- Editing systems and production equipment; and
- Computers and associated software programs used in video production.
Skill in:- Directing the development and production of cable television programs;
- Analyzing technical problems and implementing effective corrective action;
- Developing and implementing effective program procedures;
- Researching and developing program ideas and concepts;
- Utilizing public relations techniques responding to inquiries and complaints;
- Training, evaluating and motivating employees, volunteers and students; and
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, other City Departments and the local public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in television or video production that includes experience editing in a formal post-production environment. Experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro is highly desirable.
Education: Associates of Art degree.
License/Certificates: Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
Supplemental Information
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Non-represented part-time, hourly positions do not qualify for City benefits, except as required by law. Employees are enrolled in Social Security upon hire.
Hourly employees may not exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30) unless previously authorized. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Segundo
Show moreThis beautiful coastal community, located adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, has a resident population of approximately 16,000 and a day time population in excess of 80,000. The community is a conservative, family oriented town during evenings and on weekends, but it is also a bustling center of commercial and industrial activity during business hours. Current issues include maintaining the community's quality of life (traffic, density, public safety), business retention and attraction, and assuring the long term economic stability of the community. El Segundo is a full service city with a total of approximately 280 employees and an annual budget of $51 million.
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