MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, PART-TIME

MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, PART-TIME

Salary

$22.00 - $37.00 Hourly

Location

City Hall 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA

Job Type

Part-time Temporary

Job Number

26-9659-02

Department

Marketing and Communications

Division

Marketing & Communications - RiversideTV

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

The City of Riverside, Department of Marketing & Communications, is accepting applications for the position of Media Production Assistant, Part-Time to fill multiple vacancies. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, the Media Production Assistant supports various aspects of media production, including video commentating and City related event coverage at a part-time, on-call, as-needed capacity. Additional duties may include participation in media-related events and broadcasts to provide analysis and updates

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with live sports commentary, Riverside TV on an as-needed basis.
• Aid with video productions using vocal and on-screen talents.
• Use interview techniques to obtain relevant information for RiversideTV productions in studio or on-scene.
• Set up and operate media equipment for event coverage; operates video cameras, edit videotape and perform related production functions.
• Assist with departmental communications activities.
• Collaborate with fellow commentators and production staff to ensure smooth broadcasts.
• Support live and recorded broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Write narrative copy for productions and provide other writing services as needed.
• Support file management, archiving, and organization of digital media assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED)

Experience: One year of video production related experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience producing video content from start to finish, including planning, filming, conducting interviews, capturing event footage, editing, and preparing content for publication or broadcast.
• Experience operating audiovisual equipment in a control room for live meetings and broadcasts.
• Familiarity with audiovisual equipment and setups in City Council chambers and government meeting rooms.
• Experience operating video switchers, audio mixers, TriCaster, or similar live production systems.
• Familiarity with the technical operations and coordination required to produce live government meetings, including City Council and committee meetings.

Necessary Special Requirement(s)

• Possession of, an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to work various schedules including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts for event coverage

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Work may involve exposure to various weather conditions, loud noise levels, and crowded environments. Employees may be required to stand for extended periods, walk long distances across venues, and carry or set up media equipment. Work may also include irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Broadcast and media production techniques.
• Familiarity with government or public-sector meeting environments (City Council, boards, commissions, etc.)
• Audio/visual (A/V) systems and workflows
• Live streaming platforms and workflows.
• Zoom and Microsoft Teams for meeting production and integration
• Granicus for government meeting management and broadcasting
• Basic signal routing (audio and video)
• Remote camera operation and control
• PowerPoint integration into live and recorded productions
• Sound equipment such as audio mixing consoles, microphones, and digital recorders
• Ethical standards in sports reporting and media coverage.

Skill in:

• Clear and engaging verbal communication for live commentary.
• Conducting interviews and gathering relevant insights.
• Operating basic media equipment for event coverage.
• Maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.
• Production workflows and adapt to changing technical needs

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

02

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associates degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelors degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Masters degree
• PhD

03

Please indicate the amount of video production related experience you have.

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year / Less than 2 years
• 2 years, or more

04

Do you have familiarity with audiovisual equipment and setups in City Council chambers and government meeting rooms?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to work various schedules including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts for event coverage?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate which areas you have experience. Check all that apply.

• Producing video content from start to finish, including planning, filming, conducting interviews, capturing event footage, editing, and preparing content for publication or broadcast.
• Operating audiovisual equipment in a control room for live meetings and broadcasts.
• Operating video switchers, audio mixers, TriCaster, or similar live production systems.
• I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above.

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Do you have familiarity with the technical operations and coordination required to produce live government meetings, including City Council and committee meetings.

• Yes
• No

08

Please indicate the type of valid drivers license you currently possess.

• None
• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• Out of State License

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question

Employer City of Riverside

Address 3900 Main Street

Riverside, California, 92522

Phone 951-826-5808

Website http://www.riversideca.gov