Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is seeking a Media Production Specialist. The position will report to the Public Information Officer II for their Office of Communication unit located in Riverside.

This role requires travel throughout Riverside County, including visits to DPSS studio, office locations, and various off-site locations.

The Media Production Specialist will primarily concentrate on creating video content for the external communication of Adult Services, Children's Services, and Sufficiency Services, as well as conveying messaging from DPSS. This will include highlights of services, event recaps and feature style videos. Responsibilities also include producing news-style feature videos and commercials/public service announcements aimed at informing external audiences, including county and community partners, and residents about the life-transforming services offered by DPSS. In addition, the role entails recording and producing multi-camera interview videos for both internal and external messaging purposes and capturing compelling b-roll footage using video cameras and drones.

Competitive candidates will possess the following:

• Full-time communications experience including work for a government or private sector entity.


• Two years of full-time videography experience producing videos in which you have recorded and produced videos yourself.


• Proficient in videography including, use of video cameras, use of drones, use of green screen, and use of multiple camera angles.


• Proficient in use of the Adobe Creative Suite for video production.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside C ounty Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, develop, and produce multimedia programs for educational, public information, and training purposes; consult with management, training, and technical staff to determine goals and objectives, and the content and format of planned multimedia programs.

• Conduct subject matter research in order to collect and determine information of most importance to intended audience; develop script materials including scene progression, action sequence, dialogue, narration, and sound effects.

• Prepare estimates of production expenses and maintain accurate records of such expenditures; develop production schedules and arrange for field locations, equipment, and personnel.

• Arrange for the use of other production facilities (e.g., public television studios, cable studios, or private production services) when necessary.

• Perform or supervise production activities (e.g., casting, staging, directing, lighting, and camera work).

• Perform or supervise post-production work such as editing, sound recording, dubbing and mixing, special effects, titles and graphic, narration, and duplication of completed programs.

• Operate video and sound recorders and other production and editing equipment; perform routine maintenance and minor repair work on media equipment; clean and repair equipment as necessary.

• Participate in the distribution of completed programs to other agencies and educational institutions.

• Periodically capture high-quality photographs during events, incidents, and ceremonies throughout Riverside County using cameras in various formats; print photographs in both color and black and white.

• Perform dodging, retouching, filtration, tonal, and contrast control operations; manage image and data files in computer databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in communications, telecommunications, broadcasting, media arts technology, instructional media technology, or a related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: One year in the design and production of multimedia programs, including writing scripts and script outlines, and the use of a variety of media production and editing equipment.

Knowledge of: Multimedia program planning and development, including techniques of subject matter research, development and use of scripts, formatting and visualization of ideas and scheduling the use of equipment, personnel, and locations for production; communication theory related to multimedia presentations; techniques, materials, and equipment used in the production of multimedia programs including still and motion photography, staging, lighting, directing, sound and videotape recording, and editing; operation, capabilities, limitations, and maintenance of a variety of professional level media production equipment.

Ability to: Plan, develop, and produce multimedia programs in accordance with defined objectives; read and understand technical materials of varying degrees of complexity and incorporate such information into multimedia formats; write scripts and script outlines including dialogue, narration and production schedules; operate media production equipment (e.g., still cameras, video cameras and recorders, audio mixers and recorders, editing systems, video and audio tape duplicating equipment, lights and reflectors, and other equipment) used in order to produce titles, special effects, or graphics on video tape; estimate time, cost, personnel, and equipment requirements for multimedia productions; analyze multimedia communication and production problems, devise workable solutions, and take effective courses of action; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those involved in the production of multimedia programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel and are required to provide vehicle insurance information for their personal vehicle.

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the close date of the recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Proof of Education

All applicants are required to provide a copy of their degree or transcripts as verification of the education listed on their resume/application. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.

For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz-Beaird at VDBeaird@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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