County of Los Angeles

VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST / Emergency Appointment Fire

SALARY

$6,527.56 - $8,796.46 Monthly

$78,330.72 - $105,557.52 Annually

LOCATION

Los Angeles County, CA

JOB TYPE

Full time

JOB NUMBER

C7142A-FR

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

OPENING DATE

08/12/2026

SALARY

$6,527.56 - $8,796.46 Monthly

$78,330.72 - $105,557.52 Annually

LOCATION

Los Angeles County, CA

JOB TYPE

Full time

JOB NUMBER

C7142A-FR

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

OPENING DATE

08/12/2026

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

The application filing period will begin on August 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER: C7142A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Video Production Specialist vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Video Production Specialist**.**

Essential Job Functions

A Video Production Specialist is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:

Writing, producing and directing video productions.
Plans and develops video programs by transforming training and other objectives into production ideas requiring the determination of format, approach, content, and level of presentation which will be most effective in meeting objectives and remaining within budget and time restrictions.
Converts production ideas into finished production script by working with subject matter experts, by preparing outlines to summarize and storyboards to illustrate the action, developing shot lists, and by writing dialog and adding director's instructions for the cast and crew to follow.
Plans and schedules productions: cast, crew, sets, props, and wardrobes, etc.
Directs and assists staff to fabricate sets, props, and wardrobes, as needed, and secures permits, consents, does site surveys for shooting logistics and releases to meet the legal requirements for videotaping persons and places.
Directs the activities of the production crew, equipment, and cast in the studio and on location by determining the placement and movements of performers, crew members, lights, cameras, microphones, props, and sets to create a quality training program from the instructions and dialogue of the director's script.
Solicits and reviews evaluations and recommendations in writing from subject matter experts, trainers, media and management staff, and employees receiving the training to evaluate and improve video training programs.
Operates broadcast quality video production equipment as a producer, director, or as a crew member on programs produced by others, by following the instructions of the director and primary equipment operator to produce artistic and technical quality of sound and pictures.
Operates Macintosh computers with word processing, communications, database, graphics, video editing, and other special effects software.
Directs the production of a wide variety of mediated materials (e.g., audio tapes, video tapes, and self-paced instructional materials, etc.).
Supervises the production of: still photographs (B/W & Color); Graphic Services and staff; audio recording, mixing, editing, and duplicating; video production (studio & location), video tape editing and duplication.
Operates or supervises the operation of a wide variety of AV equipment (e.g., still and video cameras, video recorders, audio mixers, lighting equipment, & overhead projectors.
Writes, produces and directs programs using computer graphics, sound, and imaging video images.

Computer Imaging:

Performs any of the duties including all aspects of writing, producing, directing and editing video productions, as needed.
Analyzes scripts containing complicated subject matter in order to determine effective presentation of ideas, considering clarity, effect, credibility, color, and psychological impact issues.
Develops video animation for training presentations, computing animation time, frames per second, and time coding, in order to produce synchronized conversions from animated computer based video segments to video tape.
Evaluates, recommends, and supports electronic equipment, hardware and software utilized for multi-media production.
Creates original designs and illustrations and utilizes sophisticated software to produce a wide variety of professional quality art products, such as videos, power point presentations, brochures, posters, logos, badges, and artist's rendering of building projects.
Studies and recommends solutions to problems affecting multi-media production, such as, budgeting, scheduling, cost effectiveness, equipment and deadline issues.
Coordinates projects, evaluates feasibility of utilizing contract services to accomplish objectives, and monitors performance and quality of outside vendors.
Supervises staff in the production of computerized graphics for multi-media use, as needed.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college in communications or a related field** and one year's experience within the last three years, writing, producing, and directing training or informational programs using broadcast level video technology used within the last three years.

OPTION II: Completion of three years (90 semester units or 135 quarter units) in an accredited* college; 18 semester units or 27 quarter units must be in communications or a related field** and two years' experience within the last three years, writing, producing and directing training or informational programs using broadcast level video technology used within the last three years.

One additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year of college (30 semester units or 45 quarter units) on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in Vyond, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Light Room, and Adobe Animate. Proficient is defined as five (5) or more years of experience using the specified software programs.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:***** To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five calendar (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.

If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to [email protected] within five (5) calendar days from the date of filing the application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

****** Examples of related field include: Journalism, Broadcasting, Radio and Television, Telecommunications, Media Studies, Digital Media, and Communication Technologies.

EXAM CONTENT: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected], as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon

Department Contact Phone:(626) 458-2141

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone:(626) 458-2141

Teletype Phone:(626) 282-7829

California Relay Services:(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

EmployerCounty of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Websitehttp://hr.lacounty.gov

EmployerCounty of Los AngelesWebsitehttp://hr.lacounty.govAddress

Los Angeles, California, 90010

VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST / Emergency Appointment Fire Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 This position works indirectly with individuals impacted by the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County.

I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

QUESTION 2 All important exam notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox.

I understand the above information and instructions.

QUESTION 3 Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED for your application. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the hiring process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the hiring process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal.

I understand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions.

QUESTION 4 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university*?

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five (5) calendar days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.

Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application.

Yes, and I will email a copy to [email protected] within five (5) calendar days of application filing.

No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree.

QUESTION 5 Please specify the major of your Bachelor's degree.

Communications

Journalism

Broadcasting

Radio and Television

Telecommunications

Media Studies

Digital Media

Communication Technologies

Degree is not listed

I do not possess a Bachelor's degree

QUESTION 6 If you have a Bachelor's degree or higher, please attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application or email it to [email protected] within five (5) calendar days of filing your application. If you fail to attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application and/or fail to email your copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to the e-mail address listed on the bulletin, your application will be rejected.

I understand the above information.

QUESTION 7 How many years of experience do you have within the last three years writing, producing, and directing training or informational programs using broadcast level video technology used within the last three years?

5 years or more

4 years to less than 5 years

3 years to less than 4 years

2 years to less than 3 years

1 years to less than 2 years

Less than 1 year

N/A - Not Applicable

QUESTION 8 If you indicated you have experience in Question #7, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience(s) that supports your response in Question #7.

For each experience, please indicate the following information:

Position Title
Employer
Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
Approximate dates of your experiences From (mm/yr) - To (mm/yr)
Number of hours worked per week
Describe duties in detail

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Please ensure the experience you claim is consistent with the experience section listed on your application.

QUESTION 9 How many years (semester units or quarter units) have you completed in an accredited* college; with 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in communications or a related field***?

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five calendar (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.

**Examples of related field include: Journalism, Broadcasting, Radio and Television, Telecommunications, Media Studies, Digital Media, and Communication Technologies.

3 years or more