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Multimedia Production Specialist positions create and present projects in a variety of media including video, compatible computer files and the internet, including social media platforms, photography, audio and graphics; operating control room switching equipment, serving as a technical director, director and camera operator; develop creative concepts, storyboarding and script writing; work in a highly collaborative environment with video producers, editors and graphic designers; operate a video camera, edit video, determine and create optimal lighting; provide audio support; utilize a range of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Motion, Compressor, Mac OS X and Windows 10 operating systems; perform computer based video compression for internet distribution; provide technical support for City departments on audio/visual equipment procedures and techniques; manage live meetings and produce virtual videos using Microsoft Teams and Zoom for YouTube channels; and perform other duties as assigned.
 
        NOTE:

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
 
 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Technology/Production, Television and Film Communication, Theater, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic or Commercial Arts, or a closely related field.
2. Associate's Degree in one of the above fields AND one year of full-time multimedia production experience in a multimedia/graphics production center or news organization, or in government video production, or local organization programming, which MUST include at least TWO of the following areas:
   1. All aspects of professional video production including camera work, editing, and other production and postproduction functions.
   2. Video preproduction including script writing and programming development.
   3. Graphic design using both traditional and computerized techniques.
   4. Live television production including directing, technical directing, and operating a character generator in a professional television studio.
3. Trade or vocational certificate in one of the above fields AND two years of full-time multimedia production experience as described above.
4. Three years of full-time multimedia production experience as described above.

        NOTES:

• Video documentation of private events for individuals, such as weddings, is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours.  OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered

LICENSE:  A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
 
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• All aspects of professional photography production, including planning, various types of photography, photo editing and other production and postproduction functions.
• Experience with a variety of motion graphics, compositing and animation software.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts or certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. 

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.  Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year.  For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:  Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following:  Confirmation of citizenship/legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check.  The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.  Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation.  All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.  A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs, inlcuding marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.  Applicants must notify the Personnel Department of any changes in their name, address (home, email), or phone number or they may miss employment opportunities.