County of San Bernardino, CA
Multimedia Production Specialist II Job at County of San Bernardino, CA in San B
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, CA, US, 92409
Salary : $65,644.80 - $90,188.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-13272-01
Department: County Administrative Office
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Priority Review Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025
Apply by this date/time to be considered for the first round of interviews.
Earn an Annual Salary Up to $87,568
The County of San Bernardino has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a multimedia production specialist with the talent and skills in videography, photography, motion graphic animation, and live broadcast support to join our multimedia team and help tellour story.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary range of
$63,731.20 - $87,568.00 Annually DOQ
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in August 2025/26/27
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max salary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Multimedia Production Specialists II produce, capture, and edit high-quality, captivating video content for various platforms, including promotional, educational, news, and event-based projects, supporting the multimedia needs of the highest levels of County government. Additionally, they are responsible for the production of the County Board of Supervisor's live broadcasts and other live streams. This role requires strong technical proficiency in video production, motion graphics, and post-production, along with a solid understanding of lighting, sound, photography, and shot composition. Experience in both studio and field production, as well as live streaming, is highly desired. The current position emphasizes video editing and motion graphics but will include work across the full videography spectrum.
Essential duties include:
Visa Sponsorship: Please note, San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation; employees may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rate).
Schedule: May be required to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays for special events as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following Qualifying Options listed below.
Option 1:
Education: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional, hands-on work experience in a variety of media and video production areas or television production.
Option 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional, hands-on work experience in a variety of media and video production areas or television production.
Option 3:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional, hands-on work experience gained within San Bernardino County in a variety of media and video production areas or television production; duties must include pre- and post-production videography activities.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the current vacancy will have extensive experience and enthusiasm for in-studio and field videography, photography, and live broadcasting support, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and production techniques. Additionally, a strong team player with a positive attitude and thrives on creative storytelling through media in a fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
Application Procedure: Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by applying online: . Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.
Priority Review Deadline: Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, will be given priority consideration for first round interviews. Apply ASAP, as recruitment may close at anytime once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email only.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will bevia email. Please be sure the email provided on your application and/or resume is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review theor contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For more important details, review theApplicant Information and County Employment Process guide.
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation Instructions: The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)
Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions.
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
Education: Indicate your highest level of education.
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Multimedia Production: Describe your experience with computer-based video editing, script writing, creating animated motion graphics, recording live programs, filming, use of green screen, PowerPoint presentations, setting up audio (microphones, mixers, PA), etc.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
04
Audio-Video Equipment: Provide a detailed list of audio-video equipment and software tools (including versions) with which you have personal hands-on experience. Describe the degree of experience/proficiency you achieved with each item listed.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
05
Live Broadcasting: Describe your experience in the production of live broadcasts using multiple cameras and remote videoconferencing sites. Describe production methods, procedures, and equipment used.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
06
Multimedia Projects: Briefly describe the most significant projects for which you had complete development responsibility (from conception to finished product) such as slide graphics, video informational/educational productions, public service announcements, distribution, etc and how the project was managed.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
07
Online Portfolio: Provide a hyperlink to your online video and/or photography portfolio. The portfolio should contain a compilation of your best work/projects to exemplify your qualifications, training and experience in the areas of media, marketing, and storytelling.If you do not have an online portfolio, indicate N/A.
08
Photojournalism: Describe your experience in photojournalism; indicate areas of specialty (e.g., still photography or videography) and types of stories covered. Please provide link to your photojournalism portfolio.
If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
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Check all the tools below you have experience with or have used in the production/creation of your multimedia projects.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-13272-01
Department: County Administrative Office
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Priority Review Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025
Apply by this date/time to be considered for the first round of interviews.
Earn an Annual Salary Up to $87,568
The County of San Bernardino has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a multimedia production specialist with the talent and skills in videography, photography, motion graphic animation, and live broadcast support to join our multimedia team and help tellour story.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary range of
$63,731.20 - $87,568.00 Annually DOQ
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in August 2025/26/27
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max salary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Multimedia Production Specialists II produce, capture, and edit high-quality, captivating video content for various platforms, including promotional, educational, news, and event-based projects, supporting the multimedia needs of the highest levels of County government. Additionally, they are responsible for the production of the County Board of Supervisor's live broadcasts and other live streams. This role requires strong technical proficiency in video production, motion graphics, and post-production, along with a solid understanding of lighting, sound, photography, and shot composition. Experience in both studio and field production, as well as live streaming, is highly desired. The current position emphasizes video editing and motion graphics but will include work across the full videography spectrum.
Essential duties include:
- Create compelling, story-driven videos that showcase the County's departments, programs and events, county employees, and residents.
- Edit projects of varying lengths and styles for all County media platforms in a way that increases shareability for social media, ensures quick turnaround times, and maximizes county outreach.
- Create motion graphic animations that are eye-catching, informative, and fun; stay informed of the latest trends and regularly incorporate new Adobe After Effects tools into work products as they become available.
- Conduct video interviews with County supervisors, department heads, employees, and residents to increase brand awareness and support the County's communication and outreach goals.
- Operate and manage complex audiovisual (AV) equipment (cameras, microphones, switchers, etc.) to produce live meetings and broadcasts by operating and controlling multiple cameras, and multiple remote videoconferencing sites.
- Produce PowerPoint presentations for use in public meetings, training sessions, and/or live broadcasts.
- Produce podcast events by operating and controlling the audio mixer and sound booth.
- Maintain a highly organized file management system.
- Perform routine equipment checks/maintenance; maintain audio, video and photographic equipment, ensuring that repairs and maintenance are done on a timely basis.
- Perform equipment troubleshooting of field, studio, teleconferencing, and broadcast equipment.
- Maintain skills up to date with the latest versions of software, hardware and industry trends, as applicable.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Visa Sponsorship: Please note, San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation; employees may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rate).
Schedule: May be required to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays for special events as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following Qualifying Options listed below.
Option 1:
Education: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional, hands-on work experience in a variety of media and video production areas or television production.
Option 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional, hands-on work experience in a variety of media and video production areas or television production.
Option 3:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, graphic design, communication/liberal arts, photography, business administration or other closely related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional, hands-on work experience gained within San Bernardino County in a variety of media and video production areas or television production; duties must include pre- and post-production videography activities.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the current vacancy will have extensive experience and enthusiasm for in-studio and field videography, photography, and live broadcasting support, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and production techniques. Additionally, a strong team player with a positive attitude and thrives on creative storytelling through media in a fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
- Comprehensive knowledge of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or other comparable software solution. This includes editing different types of content, such as event recaps, commercials, interviews, documentaries, and more, for platforms, such as broadcast TV, YouTube, TikTok, and more.
- Comprehensive knowledge of motion graphic animation in Adobe After Effects or other comparable software solution. This includes working with existing templates or creating new ones, creating animated text that moves with style and is aesthetically pleasing, animating vector art to help explain concepts in informational videos, and more.
- Working knowledge of broadcast and video camera equipment, audio, lighting and grip, and chroma key compositing.
- Photographic skills in the areas of event, headshot, and landscape photography; with an understanding of photo editing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator to modify vector assets and organize vector artwork layers for animation.
- Drone pilot experience.
- Excellent filming, production, and editing skills.
- Strong studio and field production experience.
- Excellent photojournalism, communication, and creative writings skills with the ability to capture images and write content that help to tell compelling stories for San Bernardino County.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize and manage projects to complete urgent requests as well as structured long-term projects.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work within deadlines.
Application Procedure: Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by applying online: . Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.
Priority Review Deadline: Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, will be given priority consideration for first round interviews. Apply ASAP, as recruitment may close at anytime once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email only.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will bevia email. Please be sure the email provided on your application and/or resume is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review theor contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For more important details, review theApplicant Information and County Employment Process guide.
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Competitive Evaluation Instructions: The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)
Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions.
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above instructions.
Education: Indicate your highest level of education.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, communication/liberal arts, business administration or other closely related field
- Bachelor's degree or higher in another field not included above
- Associate's Degree in television or film production, multimedia or educational media, communication/liberal arts, business administration or other closely related field
- Associate's Degree in in another field not included above
- Some college
- Technical or Certificate Program
- High School or GED
- None of the above
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Multimedia Production: Describe your experience with computer-based video editing, script writing, creating animated motion graphics, recording live programs, filming, use of green screen, PowerPoint presentations, setting up audio (microphones, mixers, PA), etc.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
04
Audio-Video Equipment: Provide a detailed list of audio-video equipment and software tools (including versions) with which you have personal hands-on experience. Describe the degree of experience/proficiency you achieved with each item listed.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
05
Live Broadcasting: Describe your experience in the production of live broadcasts using multiple cameras and remote videoconferencing sites. Describe production methods, procedures, and equipment used.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
06
Multimedia Projects: Briefly describe the most significant projects for which you had complete development responsibility (from conception to finished product) such as slide graphics, video informational/educational productions, public service announcements, distribution, etc and how the project was managed.
Include where/how experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
07
Online Portfolio: Provide a hyperlink to your online video and/or photography portfolio. The portfolio should contain a compilation of your best work/projects to exemplify your qualifications, training and experience in the areas of media, marketing, and storytelling.If you do not have an online portfolio, indicate N/A.
08
Photojournalism: Describe your experience in photojournalism; indicate areas of specialty (e.g., still photography or videography) and types of stories covered. Please provide link to your photojournalism portfolio.
If you have no experience in this area, indicate N/A.
09
Check all the tools below you have experience with or have used in the production/creation of your multimedia projects.
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom
- DaVinci Resolve
- Other software solution not included above
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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