Media Technician

Salary : $47,311.68 - $78,851.55 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-00914
Department: Cable & Consumer Services
Opening Date: 07/04/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S16
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position serves as a member of an award-winning government media production team responsible for producing broadcast-quality television and media content for government meetings, live-streamed events, digital media content, promotional videos, public service announcements, documentary-style productions, and employee communications. Operates professional video, audio, lighting, and production systems in studio, field, and remote environments and directs or technical directs multi-camera productions while collaborating with producers, county staff, and on-camera talent to create informative and engaging content for diverse audiences.
Illustrative Duties

Sets up and operates professional field and studio cameras, audio equipment, and lighting instruments to produce television programs for the government access channel and employee training programs for the institutional network;
Uses video and audio monitoring devices to maintain broadcast quality standards for all programming;
Directs and technical directs multi-camera video productions both in studio and remote production environments, as well as in government meeting rooms.
Constructs studio sets using backdrops, flooring, and set pieces including tables, chairs, and other elements, lighting such elements to achieve broadcast quality standards;
Constructs and lights studio sets in a virtual environment, using specialized lighting techniques to properly and optimally make use of green screen technology;
Inputs and operates character generators using computer-based graphic design software to create accurate and broadcast quality on-screen graphics.
Sets up and operates teleprompter in the field and studio with accuracy to enhance professional on-camera performances;
Provides technical advice, support, and training to users and other agency staff in the appropriate use of video production and loan pool equipment;
Performs basic preventative maintenance on video production equipment.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in producing broadcast-quality informational and instructional video programs;
Ability to assemble, set up and operate studio and field broadcast quality video, audio, and lighting production gear, without on-site supervision;
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on video equipment;
Ability to learn the characteristics, capabilities, and methods of operation of new equipment;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the general public.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus two years of technical experience in the audiovisual field. Satisfactory completion of specialized training in related technical audiovisual subjects may be substituted for the experience requirement.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver's License

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Experience operating cameras for promotional videos, public service announcements, documentary-style productions, and live government meetings.
Experience with studio, field, and cinematic lighting techniques.
Experience with visual storytelling through videography, including composition, camera movement, and shot selection.
Experience with and knowledge of visual storytelling principles and production techniques used to create engaging informational, educational, and promotional media.
Experience with drone videography.
Experience in lighting techniques to achieve optimal professional visual presentation.
Experience supporting promotional videos, public service announcements, documentaries, or other original multimedia productions
Experience with adapting to new audiovisual technologies, software platforms, and production workflows.
Experience making sound technical decisions in fast-paced live production environments.
Experience with communicating effectively with technical and non-technical personnel while providing training and customer support.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, County employees, elected officials, vendors, and members of the public.
Experience with managing multiple assignments while meeting production schedules and deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods during productions.
Ability to assemble production equipment and perform setup and breakdown activities in studio and remote environments.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours to support government meetings, special events, and emergency communications.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions
Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade
High school diploma or GED
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours
45 to less than 90 quarter hours
90 to less than 135 quarter hours
135 to less than 180 quarter hours
180 or more quarter hours
Less than 30 semester hours
30 to less than 60 semester hours
60 to less than 90 semester hours
90 to less than 120 semester hours
120 or more semester hours
Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Audio/video production
Media technology
Other (related) fields
Other (non-related) fields

04

Please list any specialized education and/or training related to technical audiovisual subjects that you have completed - include the name of the course, the issuing body, and the date of completion. If this question does not pertain to you, enter "Not applicable".
05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes
No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent technical experience do you have in the audiovisual field? None
Less than one year
One to less than three years
Three to less than five years
Five to less than ten years
Ten or more years

07

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in video production? None
Less than one year
One to less than three years
Three to less than five years
Five to less than ten years
Ten or more years

08

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in audio production? None
Less than one year
One to less than three years
Three to less than five years
Five to less than ten years
Ten or more years

09

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in technical directing? None
Less than one year
One to less than three years
Three to less than five years
Five to less than ten years
Ten or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with Electronic News Gathering (ENG) single and multi-camera systems, in studio and on location? None
Less than one year
One to less than three years
Three to less than five years
Five to less than ten years
Ten or more years

11

Do you have at least 3 years of experience operating any of the following audiovisual equipment? (Check all that apply.) Video cameras
Lighting
Character generator
Editing equipment
Audio equipment
Duplication equipment
None of the above

12

Do you have any non-linear editing experience? Yes
No

13

Which of the following preventative maintenance tasks have you performed? (Check all that apply.) Camera cleaning and inspection
Cable testing and repair
Audio equipment maintenance
Lighting equipment maintenance
Battery management
Equipment inventory tracking
Minor equipment repairs
None of the above

14

If available, please provide links to a demo reel, portfolio, production samples, or examples of work. Include a brief description of your role on each production.
15

Due to the nature of the responsibilities associated with the position, are you willing and able to lift up to 60 pounds and work on your feet for an hour or more at a time? Yes
No

16

Due to the nature of the facility's operations and the responsibilities associated with the position, this position has non-standard working hours. Are you willing and able to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays? Yes
No

Required Question