Job Description
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$67,609 to $98,845
NOTE :
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
A Video Production Coordinator performs a combination of production and administrative tasks related to planning, organizing, and coordinating municipal productions and operations; coordinates the development of video productions for use in public presentations, community meetings, theaters, live events, public exhibits, school programming, on the web and in social media; schedules and coordinates requests for production, editing, translation and closed captioning; serves as producer, associate producer, director, post production supervisor, and scriptwriter for municipal projects; assists in the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of contractors; develops the plan, schedule, and budget for a wide range of video productions; may also shoot, edit, and produce videos, and tailor video content for social media; and does related work.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Three years of full-time paid experience in video production coordination, including shooting, editing, and producing video, and performing general administrative work.
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with successful completion of at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Communications or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
PROCESS NOTES
One year of experience equals 2,080 hours.Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).College course work with an emphasis in television is especially desired.All applicants substituting coursework for experience lacking must list their school name and location, course title with the number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions section of the application. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts or qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .
NOTE :
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 .
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirement, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirement in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight:
Interview: 100%
The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Computer Proficiency; Fiscal Management; Responsiveness and Follow-up; Interpersonal Skills; Shares Knowledge and Information; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in video production and coordination work; video production workflow, including the equipment and/or software used in each stage; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Video Production Coordinator.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of FEBRUARY 3, 2025 to FEBRUARY 14, 2025.
NOTES :
This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualification has been met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualification stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
Notice :
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN
ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific