Coordinates and schedules all programming to air on CityTV in accordance with established programming line-up. Acquires and screens programming produced outside the City's Cable Television Division, and negotiates programming rights and broadcast fees for acquired programming. Maintains and updates CityTV's website and graphic bulletin board.

Organizes, coordinates and schedules all programming to air on CityTV's channels in accordance with established programming line-up. Prepares daily programming logs. Prioritizes and coordinates the work of as-needed staff engaged in the preparation of videotapes for air and all video dubs.

Ensures that all programs are prepped and delivered to the cable company in time for scheduled airdates. Organizes playback shelves and ensures accurate playback of program schedules and signal quality. Works with cable company to maintain signal quality and to resolve playback errors and discrepancies. May develop/produce on-air promos and other programs to air on CityTV as directed by Cable TV Manager.

Manages requests for copies of programming and ensures that requests are processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Acquires all outside programming and public service announcements for air on CityTV consistent with established guidelines and policies. Screens all acquired programs for technical quality and content and/or oversees interns or volunteers in the initial screening of videotapes. Negotiates and drafts contracts for program rights and broadcast fees for acquired programs.

Creates and maintains databases for division to track program projects, videotape library, fillers, public service announcements and consumer cable complaints. Prepares monthly production and cable consumer complaint reports. Coordinates dub requests for division.

Negotiates, resolves discrepancies and establishes fees and terms for programming contracts for CityTV. Recommends solutions to streamline office procedures. Evaluates/determines programming needs, and initiates searches for applicable programming. Determines participation in special months of programming and researches distribution sources which offer appropriate programming.

Participate in daily office operation tasks including office mail distribution, phone coverage, document preparation, filing and record keeping. Responds to staff and public inquiries and to consumer cable television complaints.

Develops and provides publicity/program information material released to the media, press and the public. Maintains CityTV Internet website; maintains and manages CityTV's program exchanges network. Develops and implements channel promotion strategies.

Manages CityTV's graphic bulletin board system, which includes receiving, producing and scheduling messages.

Operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, and retrieve data. Maintains a computerized records database.

Recruits, trains, assigns work to as-needed and volunteer personnel.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:
Policies and procedures governing government access cable TV programming.
Local cable television channel operations.
Program scheduling and traffic procedures.
Video production duplication techniques.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Business English, spelling and punctuation.
Research methods and techniques.
Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:
Screen and evaluate video tapes for consistency with existing content and technical
standards.
Perform mathematical computation.
Set up and maintain office files and records.
Develop procedures for processing forms and information.
Develops systems to track resources and expenditures.
Operate a variety of video and office equipment.
Write a variety of reports, procedure manuals, correspondence and memos.
Draft program license agreements.
Type at a corrected speed of 25 words per minute.
Respond to inquiries from the public in a polite and tactful manner.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City
employees and the public.
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Lead and coordinate the work of others.
Provide effective customer service.

Skill in:
Press release writing.
Proofreading for accuracy, grammar, and compliance with applicable requirements.
The use of computers and database, spread sheet and word processing software applications.

Education, Training and Experience:

High school graduation or the equivalent. Successful completion of 30 units or the equivalent of college level course work in television production or a closely related field.

One year of recent, paid work experience in television production, media relations, community relations or a related media field. Customer service experience is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

This is a temporary hourly position without benefits. The City of Santa Monica provides a deferred compensation (457) retirement plan for its as-needed (temporary) employees who are not eligible for coverage under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City and as-needed employee are each required to contribute 3.75% of wages to the deferred compensation plan. As-needed employee contributions will be deducted from paychecks on a pre-tax basis.  

SELECTION PROCESS: Application Review: All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. 

HOW TO APPLY: A completed City Application Form must be submitted to the Human Resources Department. 

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college level transcripts with your application.   Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. You may attach a scanned copy of your college transcripts to your online application, e-mail a copy to rosie.cruz@smgov.net or fax to the attention of Rosie Cruz at (310) 656-5705.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. 

NOTE: Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. Postmarks will not be accepted. 

All employees of the City of Santa Monica are designated by both State and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phrase of the emergency.