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Cable TV Assistant Producer/Writer
City of Torrance
Torrance, CA
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CITY OF TORRANCE
Department: City Manager - Cable TV 14051326
Pay Range: Starting pay is $17.16/hr (step 1) with advancement based on performance
Position Overview:
Torrance CitiCABLE is our city's award-winning government access cable television channel, which has provided quality television programming for the community since 1983. Programming includes live coverage of weekly City Council meetings, along with weekly news on ''This Week in Torrance.'' CitiCABLE programming has something for everyone, from business to youth, from seniors to teens.
The City of Torrance is seeking an experienced television producer with exceptional news writing and producing skills, and an on-camera presence, to write and produce a weekly news program along with producing a range of other shows including documentaries, feature stories, profiles and news stories for the City.
Candidate Profile (includes requirements and ideal attributes):
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Two years of college coursework in journalism, technical or non-fiction writing, television production or a related field; and six months of experience in a commercial, non-commercial, educational or governmental channel or station.
License and Certification:
A valid California Class C driver's license.
Ideal Experience:
- Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- Demonstrates experience in all areas of television production from coordinating shoots to writing scripts and hosting regularly scheduled programs.
- Experience reading from a teleprompter.
- Experience ad-libbing on-camera on a wide range of topics.
- Understanding of sourcing, developing and presenting public information.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with news subjects, audiences, City staff and officials and local dignitaries.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental information which is available at www.TorranceCA.Gov/523.htm. The application filing period begins May 22, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. and applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Only those candidates most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. This will consist of:
Supplemental Application (qualifying)
Performance Exam (weighted 40%)
Oral Exam (weighted 60%)
Benefits:
We enjoy great weather, a diverse community, and are only a few miles from the beach. In addition to a great location, our employees enjoy the following:
- 9/80 work schedule
- Excellent Health, Dental, Vision plans, and Life Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Thirteen Paid Holidays
- Interest-free computer loan program
- Flexible spending which provides tax-free options for medical, dental, and child care expenses.
- Employees receive retirement benefits through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees hired after January 1, 2013, that are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the formula 2% at 62 retirement plan which is funded through contribution from both employer and employee. Employee contributes 7% on a pre-tax basis.
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employees currently contribute 6.2% toward Social Security and 1.45% toward Medicare.
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CITY OF TORRANCE
Department: City Manager - Cable TV 14051326
Pay Range: Starting pay is $17.16/hr (step 1) with advancement based on performance
Position Overview:
Torrance CitiCABLE is our city's award-winning government access cable television channel, which has provided quality television programming for the community since 1983. Programming includes live coverage of weekly City Council meetings, along with weekly news on ''This Week in Torrance.'' CitiCABLE programming has something for everyone, from business to youth, from seniors to teens.
The City of Torrance is seeking an experienced television producer with exceptional news writing and producing skills, and an on-camera presence, to write and produce a weekly news program along with producing a range of other shows including documentaries, feature stories, profiles and news stories for the City.
Candidate Profile (includes requirements and ideal attributes):
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Two years of college coursework in journalism, technical or non-fiction writing, television production or a related field; and six months of experience in a commercial, non-commercial, educational or governmental channel or station.
License and Certification:
A valid California Class C driver's license.
Ideal Experience:
- Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- Demonstrates experience in all areas of television production from coordinating shoots to writing scripts and hosting regularly scheduled programs.
- Experience reading from a teleprompter.
- Experience ad-libbing on-camera on a wide range of topics.
- Understanding of sourcing, developing and presenting public information.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with news subjects, audiences, City staff and officials and local dignitaries.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental information which is available at www.TorranceCA.Gov/523.htm. The application filing period begins May 22, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. and applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Only those candidates most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. This will consist of:
Supplemental Application (qualifying)
Performance Exam (weighted 40%)
Oral Exam (weighted 60%)
Benefits:
We enjoy great weather, a diverse community, and are only a few miles from the beach. In addition to a great location, our employees enjoy the following:
- 9/80 work schedule
- Excellent Health, Dental, Vision plans, and Life Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Thirteen Paid Holidays
- Interest-free computer loan program
- Flexible spending which provides tax-free options for medical, dental, and child care expenses.
- Employees receive retirement benefits through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees hired after January 1, 2013, that are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the formula 2% at 62 retirement plan which is funded through contribution from both employer and employee. Employee contributes 7% on a pre-tax basis.
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employees currently contribute 6.2% toward Social Security and 1.45% toward Medicare.
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