Salary: $19.00 – $23.09 Hourly
Location : 4845 Casa Loma Avenue Yorba Linda, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 181900153
Department: Administration
Division: Communications
Opening Date: 07/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
The Position
First round of application review is Thursday, July 20, 2023. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recrutiment. This recruitment may close at any time with notice after the first review date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
*Cover Letter and resume must be included when applying for this position*
The Position
The Administration Department is seeking a Content Creator – Video Intern to work in the Communications Division of the City Manager’s Office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a current college student or recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience creating content that engages, excites, and informs our community.
The ideal candidate has the desire to assist with creating content for the City’s social media channels, government access channel, and other video productions. A successful candidate possesses strong writing and organizational skills, knowledge of video production essentials and etiquette, fluent in social media, and has a talent for storytelling.
The Internship Opportunity:
The Content Creator will assist in sharing local information with residents, employees, community partners, and the public. Using superb writing skills, creative storytelling, impressive visual design, photography and videography basics, the Content Creator – Video Intern will generate compelling content, and share it through the City’s website, social media platforms, e-newsletters, mailers, flyers, public access television, and other communication media.
In addition to being a great resume-builder, this paid internship opportunity will afford the incumbent with an inside look at the inner-workings of local government, while simultaneously learning about the various City departments and projects. The intern will also get to meet elected, staff, and community leaders. The intern will work directly with the City’s communication leadership, and will interact frequently with the City’s management team, Mayor, and Council Members.
City staff will work with the selected candidate to create a customized, flexible schedule (around classes, other work, etc.), which will typically be 20 hours over 4-5 days per week (may include evening or weekend events). Most work will be completed during office hours (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) with occasional night or weekend work. This part-time position may work up to 40 hours per week over the summer months; however, may not work more than 1,000 hours in any given fiscal year (July – June).
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below 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 the class.
- Assists with the execution and delivery of videos at every stage of the process; including writing, producing, filming, interviewing, editing, exporting, and sharing. To edit, we use Adobe Premiere and social media apps such as Instagram (Reels).
- Assist with photography and videography of staff and major events.
- Assist in creating collateral and graphic materials with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Assist in responding to a variety of public information related inquiries and requests
- Assist in the coordination, set up, and presentation during press-related events;
- Participate in meetings, schedule and conduct presentations, assist with day-to-day administrative duties, and other related duties as assigned
- Conduct research, gather information, and draft content of agency events and activities
- Assist in the development and updating of media lists and other databases
Desirable Knowledge Skills & Abilities
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Effective social media content creation
- Fundamentals of videography and media equipment operation.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Effective business communications and correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Research techniques, methods, and procedures and report presentation; internet web site practices, methods and techniques; basic principles and practices of report preparation.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
- Photography and videography, graphic design applications, video production programs, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to:
- Provide responsible administrative and basic analytical support to assigned area.
- Learn operations, services, and activities within the area of assignment; participate in various administrative support functions.
- Formulate hypotheses and develop conclusions and prepare reports.
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; learn and effectively utilize various software applications.
- Utilize good judgment in analyzing situations carefully and adopting effective courses of action; gather, organize, compile, and summarize data.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Other
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in public relations, political science, marketing, communications, journalism, visual arts/design, videography, photography, graphic art/design, or related fields. Recent graduates who completed their degree in one of the above fields of study are also eligible to apply.
LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class C California Driver’s License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT
This is a non-exempt position. Overtime at the rate of one and one half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in an office environment utilizing modern office equipment and technology and may require sitting for prolonged periods of time using a computer. The incumbent stands, walks, and may twist, reach, bend, crouch and kneel. An incumbent must be able to meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. This position has exposure to vibrations from a computer and other office equipment; computer glare.
BACKGROUND CHECK/PHYSICAL EXAM
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City does not participate in Social Security, but rather provides an alternative retirement benefit in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. Each part-time employee will automatically be enrolled in an individual MIssionSquare Retirement deferred compensation (retirement) account in which an employee must contribute 3.75% of their gross earnings and the City will contribute an additional 3.75% on behalf of the employee. Part-time employees must also contribute 1.45% of their gross earnings for Medicare coverage. No health or vacation leave benefits are provided to temporary part-time positions. Sick leave is accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Family Act of 2014.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School or GED
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- None-N/A
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What is/was your college major?
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What college/university are you currently attending, or did you graduate from?
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Do you have previous internship experience for any news organizations, local government, advertising, studio, or public relations agencies?
- Yes
- No
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If yes, please list names of organizations or agencies:
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Do you possess knowledge of the following? Check all that apply.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Constant Contact or similar mass email marketing platform
- Buffer or similar social media post scheduling and analytics platform
- Social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, NextDoor, TikTok)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Graphic design platforms (Canva, SparkPost, or similar)
- Principles and practices of public relations, branding, and marketing
- Photography and ability to use a camera
- Videography and the ability to use a video camera
- Videography lighting techniques
- Videography sound equipment and techniques
- Social media video production elements (filming, editing, posting)
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What is your experience in creating engaging content for social media, e-newsletters, and/or websites?
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Why are you interested in this internship opportunity?
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As part of the application process, please attach a document with at least two links to videos you have produced, such as social media videos, commercials, student films, vlog, or other samples that would showcase your videography talents.
- Yes
- No
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Using Instagram reels, TikTok, or a video editor of your choice, please produce an engaging short video (30-60 seconds) that highlights why you are the best candidate for this position. The video should feature a variety of shots, not just one “talking head” shot (although you may use audio from one talking-head shot as a voiceover for the entire video, if you choose). This is your opportunity to tell an engaging, fun, or inspiring story to demonstrate your skills and abilities. Feel free to use any digital video camera or smartphone that is available to you.Ensure to attach the link or provide in the space below.
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Have you attached a cover letter and resume?
- Yes
- No
Required Question