Salary : $70,176.00 - $94,032.00 Annually
Location : City Hall 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-9662-01
Department: Marketing and Communications
Division: Marketing & Communications - RiversideTV
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Department of Marketing & Communications, is accepting applications for the position of Media Production Technician to fill one (1) vacancy.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Media Production Technician coordinates visual and auditory city-wide communications activities and production services related to both recorded and live media coverage. Operates video and still cameras, edits video and photos, provides writing services, and performs related production functions.

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

• Script, record, and edit commercials and monitor the televising of live government meetings; script, record, and edit long format television shows; photograph various content.
• Coordinate production services related to both taped and live telecasts, video programs, and training films.
• Set up, operate and maintain studio, production facilities, and field production elements and equipment including scheduling and staffing, television cameras, video records, microphones, lights and graphic equipment; performs video production activities for gatherings, council meetings, and other governmental events.
• Direct program production from original concept to completed project; attend and participate in various meetings to ensure the completion of all necessary production tasks; communicate within marketing team to help create a cohesive product for the City.
• Assist with special events and ensure proper public awareness of City programs through video documentation.
• Train and provide guidance part-time staff members and/or volunteers needed for live presentations.
• Research, recommend, and implement new equipment and technologies.
• Create videos and training materials for the City of Riverside.
• Assist with Emergency Operations Center (EOC) set up and operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications
Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, television production or a closely related field is preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in professional media production.
Highly Desirable Experience:
• Television and multimedia production, including live and recorded broadcasts
• Analog and digital video formats, production technologies, and workflows
• Video editing techniques, including single and multi-source and nonlinear editing systems
• Operating professional audio and audiovisual equipment, including mixers, microphones, consoles, and monitors
• Planning, shooting, editing, and producing live and recorded television and multimedia content
• Developing community-focused programming for broadcast and digital platforms
• Operating professional production equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio, and graphics systems
• Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support civic events and meetings
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, and the public

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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.

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:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. 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.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

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For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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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)
• Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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Please indicate the amount of experience you have working in professional media production.

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years, or more

04

Please indicate the areas in which you have hands-on experience. Check all that apply.

• Television and multimedia production, including live and recorded broadcasts
• Analog and digital video formats, production technologies, and workflows
• Video editing techniques, including single and multi-source and nonlinear editing systems
• Operating professional audio and audiovisual equipment, including mixers, microphones, consoles, and monitors
• Planning, shooting, editing, and producing live and recorded television and multimedia content
• Developing community-focused programming for broadcast and digital platforms
• Operating professional production equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio, and graphics systems
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, and the public
• I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above.

05

Are you able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support civic events and meetings?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate the type of valid driver's 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. ) Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question