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COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ANALYST
Town of Portola Valley
Location: Portola Valley, California, 94028
Initial Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 4, 2019
Salary: Administrative Management Analyst Classification - $78,288 to $97,471 annually

The Town is seeking a highly motivated, communications professional with demonstrated interest and success in community engagement. The Communications & Community Engagement Analyst will report to the Assistant to the Town Manager and will support strategic communications, messaging, and Town Council/Committee outreach efforts. This is the perfect opportunity to utilize your communications, event management, marketing and outreach skills in a small community where you can try new and innovative engagement strategies, as well as develop the Town’s identity. You will also help grow the Town’s new engagement app, PV Connect, as well as the Town’s social media channels.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, energetic professional with the skills and creativity to generate graphics and content for both print and online outreach materials.  As the Communications Analyst you will have the opportunity to work directly with the community both as a liaison to Town Committees and supporting Committee and Town-sponsored events and activities.

Portola Valley is a tight-knit community known for its rural character, natural beauty and environmental leadership. If you're a self-starter, who isn’t afraid to take initiative and dive deeply into this new role, we would love to hear from you. Join this collaborative environment, with an exceptional team, who really care about the Town and its residents!

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TO APPLY
To apply, please email your resume and letter of interest to Brandi de Garmeaux at bdegarmeaux@portolavalley.net. Please note that the interview process will include an evaluation of writing skills as well as a practical exercise in creating print marketing materials.

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.