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<div>Develops and produces video programs and other multimedia products and performs responsible technical work operating audio/video equipment.  </div><ul><li>Plans, produces and directs live and taped informational programs for public and City department consumption, including gavel-to-gavel public City meeting coverage, training and long-format informational programs, multi-camera location productions, public service announcements, and social media content.</li><li>Assists in the coordination of support programming for the City's cable television channel.</li><li>In the Fire Department, photographs and video records crime or emergency scenes. Occasionally required to wear firefighting personal protective equipment and to perform on-scene video documentation involving high-risk situations.</li><li>Sets up, operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on a variety of audio/video and other visual equipment. Uses computer editing equipment and related video production software.</li><li>Researches, evaluates, and makes recommendations to management on the purchase of audio/video and computer equipment and software.</li><li>Digitizes and uploads video programs for a variety of web-based and social media activities. Organizes and maintains a video library database.</li><li>Plans and produces various audiovisual and multimedia materials for communication, information, training, documentation, and learning purposes.</li><li>Seeks input and direction from and coordinates with elected officials, department heads, other City employees, and representatives of outside agencies.</li><li>Generates and develops original or assigned production ideas.</li><li>Conducts research or utilizes knowledge and training to determine format, approach, content, level, and medium which will be most effective, meet objectives, and remain within budget restrictions.</li><li>Plans and develops pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, continuity, story boards, and graphics. Executes rough and finished graphics and graphic designs. Locates and secures settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.</li><li>Directs and coordinates activities of other production personnel during production.</li><li>Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment such as cameras, lights, sound mixers, and recorders during production. Constructs and positions in place properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other environmental effects.</li><li>Develops manuals, brochures, or related materials; presents narrations or announcements.</li><li>Conducts training sessions on operation of presentation equipment.</li><li>Performs related work as required.<br> </li></ul><div><div><strong>Open Entry Requirements:</strong></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li><em>Education: </em>Graduation from an accredited two-year college with a degree in video or media production, broadcast journalism, communications, or a closely related field.</li><li>Experience: Three years’ experience performing script writing and video production within an agency or media company. </li><li><em>Substitution:</em> Additional relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. </li><li><em>License: </em>Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Lift Requirement:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0;"><li style="margin: 0;">Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test.</li><li style="margin: 0;">Ability to move audio/video equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.</li></ul><br><p id="isPasted">For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our <a href="https://my.spokanecity.org/jobs/classified/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://my.spokanecity.org/jobs/classified/">website</a>.</p><p>Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.</p><p><strong>Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.</strong></p><p>Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.</p><p>The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) and a Performance Examination with scoring weight assigned as follows:</p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>T&E 80%</li><li>Performance Exam 20%<br><br></li></ul><strong id="isPasted">NOTE: This examination will have a candidate cutoff. The top 20 candidates who achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience Evaluation will be invited to take a performance exam.</strong><br><p><strong>Training and Experience Evaluation Details:</strong><br>The T&E examination consists of both a Supplemental Questionnaire and an online examination. The Supplemental Questionnaire questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "<strong>QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page.</strong><strong> The Supplemental Questionnaire T&E must be submitted at the time of application.</strong></p><p id="isPasted">The online Training and Experience examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below.  Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com). <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">This is an online examination and will require a computer. </span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Reservations can also be made through your local, public library.</span></p>Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, August 25, 2025, and Monday, September 8, 2025, will test Thursday, September 11, 2025, through Monday, September 15, 2025.  <br><br><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li>Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.</li><li>Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.</li><li>Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.</li><li>Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>"See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.</li></ul><br><strong>Performance Exam Details:</strong><br id="isPasted">Candidates who rank in the top 20 on the Training and Experience Evaluation will be emailed instructions for a performance exam, which involves editing an unedited interview clip and B-roll footage.<br><p>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions. </p>

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