Video Production Assistant

Introduction

Scottsdale’s Office of Communication & Citizen Service is seeking a creative, self-motivated and innovative Video Production Assistant to support the development of high-quality digital content. This role involves filming and editing short and long-from videos in alignment with the city’s brand standards for use across a variety of platforms including Scottsdale’s social media channels, website and other digital outlets. The Video Production Assistant will collaborate with multiple city departments to develop storyboards and assist with shot framing, audio and lighting setup. This position plays a key role in visually communicating programs, events and capital improvement projects throughout Scottsdale to residents, staff and city officials.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $30.13 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• An Associate's Degree in Video Production, Television Production or Digital Media or a related field of study from an accredited educational institution.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and or certifications may be required of some positions based on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

• Operates video switcher, audio mixer, remote cameras and character generator during live coverage of public meetings to assure technical production quality.
• Writes, directs, shoots and/or edits video productions for the city and city departments.
• Maintains equipment, including studio, video production, video servers, control rooms, and editing suites.
• Performs post production activities including editing, graphics and special effects.
• Assures that all audio and video outputs meet industry standards and FCC guidelines.
• Operates a motor vehicle to shoot videos at various city locations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a City office environment with occasional on location work.
• Bend and stoop to work in small cramped areas.
• Work at heights higher than 10 ft.
• Lift and move heavy equipment of up to 50 pounds to work sites.
• Access paved, gravel, turf or rough uneven areas.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment, cords, audio and video equipment and hand cart.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, darkness, traffic hazards, and unpleasant odors.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Operate a motor vehicle and travel to/from meetings and various city locations.
• Work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Drug Screen
• Criminal Background screening
• 39 month driving record

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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