Media Producer and Video Editor- Department of Technology (1767)

The City & County of San Franciscos Emmy Award Winning television station SFGovTV is looking for a creative and dynamic Media Producer / Video Editor.  SFGovTV and SFGovTV2 San Franciscos Cable Channels 26 and 78 provide the citizens of San Francisco access to quality government programming.  SFGovTVs YouTube channel provides original programming and information on city events city services and city life. Take a journey through the citys neighborhoods and experience its culture with programs that highlight the unique character of San Francisco.  SFGovTV showcases the work of city departments and the people that makes our city move.

In addition to the much needed broadcasts that support open government access for citizens SFGovTV creates and provides original content that is creative entertaining and informative. For example; our Quick Bites and Shop & Dine in the 49 original programs which highlights the enviable food scene that our city is known for was the recent recipient of a highly coveted Emmy Award.  Our goal to reach more milestones such as this will require the creativity of great story tellers/video editors that can continue to deliver quality programming and elevate production capabilities. The successful incumbent will coordinate and perform production post- production and maintenance work tasks to facilitate the creation of video programs for television web YouTube and social media.

Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports coverage of  public meetings using broadcast and virtual meeting technology.
• Performs production post production video editing for SFGovTV programming for client and original productions.  Integrates knowledge of nonlinear editing systems (Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer or similar NLE) media management graphics integration workflow with audio post production video encoding and delivery.
• Determines the best way to convey a message or tell a story through editing while working with a producer or serving as your own producer.
• Maintains archive of master clips and b-roll selects.
• Designs graphics for video deliverables utilizing Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects.
• Develops video programs for television website social media YouTube in alignment with station regulations.
• Creates scripts produces coordinates production logistics directs on-camera talent and crew and operates video production equipment for the recording and/or live transmission of original programs and City government meetings and events.
• Develops and maintains social media content to engage constituents to increase viewership.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications :

• Experience: Four (4) years of broadcast production experience.
• License and Certification: Possession of a valid California Drivers license.
• Substitution: A certificate from a recognized media production program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. OR Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in broadcasting graphic design or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Note: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to: set-up operate and troubleshoot a variety of audio and video equipment (hardware & software) including professional studio ENG and robotic video cameras character generators video and audio mixers light and grip equipment audio & video switchers and video editing applications; operate a variety of office equipment set up and maintain records track resources; format edit and update information into viewable and readable on-air public information; recognize deficiencies in video and sound; shoot digital still photos; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with public city staff and programming sources and communicate clearly producers; respond to public in a polite and tactful manner.

Additional Information :

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is up to twenty-four (36) months and will not result in an eligible list or permanent civil service hiring. Project-based positions cannot be ongoing or exceed 36months.

Work Location: Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the SFGoTV / Department of Technology (City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place SF CA 94102).  However there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City of San Francisco as necessary.

Nature of Work: Incumbent must be willing to work a schedule as determined by the department 40 hours per week. Travel within San Francisco may be required

To find Departments which use this classification please see:  Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time but not before Monday January 5 2025 (11:59 PM).

• Your application MUST include a resume.  To upload please attach using the additional attachments function
• You may contact Elbi Magana via email at  with questions regarding this opportunity.
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the application process you may contact Elbi Magana via email at with questions regarding this opportunity.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from  that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and therefore it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and @).

We are committed to ensuring that the Citys services are inclusive efficient equitable and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races ethnic backgrounds religions and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion.  

We are also committed to ensuring that we have a safe equitable and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring promotion training and development for all employees including but not limited to Black Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time