City of Torrance, CA
MEDIA PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (AT-WILL)
City of Torrance, CA, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Salary:
$6,266.00 - $7,619.73 Monthly Location :
Torrance, CA Job Type:
Permanent Full-time Job Number:
25101323 Department:
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Division:
CM Cable & Community Relations Opening Date:
10/14/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The
City of Torrance
is recruiting for a
Media Production Supervisor
to be part of the Communications
Team! The
Communications Division
manages the Torrance Community Television (Public Access) and provides live coverage of bi-monthly City Council meetings on social media and Torrance CitiCABLE ; our City's award-winning government access cable television channel, providing quality television programming for the community since 1983. The Division is also responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the City's external communications and works to ensure clear, consistent, and transparent messaging across all platforms-enhancing public trust, civic engagement, and awareness of City programs, services, and initiatives.
The Position Media Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the City's production and post-production facilities, including Torrance Community Television (Public Access Television). The position supervises staff involved in training, production, and post-production activities; manages programming for subscriber and institutional network channels; and coordinates the operation of the City's graphic and automated video systems. The Media Production Supervisor also oversees the production and postproduction of video content across all digital platform, prepares and monitors program playback schedules, manages facility and channel usage, assists in directing studio productions, maintains equipment inventory controls, provides technical support to City departments for program development, and prepares reports as required. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Any combination of training, education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Three (3) years of experience in the management of television production or facilities which includes two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. An Associate degree in Communications, Television Production, Business Administration, or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. License and/or Certificates A valid Class C California Driver's License. Successful candidates will possess the following:
Proven experience managing television and multimedia productions, including live, remote, and pre-recorded formats. Skilled in scriptwriting, directing, and overseeing post-production, including editing, sound design, and visual effects. Hands-on expertise with video production equipment, graphic systems, and automated playback technologies. Advanced proficiency in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, and related media editing tools. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise creative teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining high performance. Experience working in government access television. Strong technical skills and knowledge of changes and trends in the industry.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application at The application filing periodopens
Wednesday
, October 15, 2025
and closes
Mon
day
, November 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Panel Interview (Weighted 70%) Performance Test (Weighted 30%) The components of the examination are tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2025. SPECIAL NOTES Visit to find out more information about our community. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements
must
contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. City of Torrance Inclusion Statement The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits for Certain Full-time Salaried and Hourly Employees bargaining unit, visit::
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit:
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. 01
The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
Yes No
02
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
Yes No
03
Do you have experience supervising camera operators, editors, and technical staff in a studio or field production environment.
Yes No
04
If yes, indicate the title of the position and briefly describe your experience. (please type N/A if not applicable) 05
Describe your technical experience with studio production equipment, field cameras, editing systems (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Avid, Ross, AMX, or similar), and broadcast automation systems. 06
Do you have experience managing budgets, equipment inventories, or vendor contracts for production or broadcast operations.
Yes No
07
If yes, indicate the title of the position and briefly describe your experience. (please type N/A if not applicable) 08
Do you have experience working in Government Access or Public Access Television?
Yes No
09
If yes, indicate the title of the position and briefly describe your experience. (please type N/A if not applicable) 10
I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.
Yes No
Required Question
$6,266.00 - $7,619.73 Monthly Location :
Torrance, CA Job Type:
Permanent Full-time Job Number:
25101323 Department:
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Division:
CM Cable & Community Relations Opening Date:
10/14/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The
City of Torrance
is recruiting for a
Media Production Supervisor
to be part of the Communications
Team! The
Communications Division
manages the Torrance Community Television (Public Access) and provides live coverage of bi-monthly City Council meetings on social media and Torrance CitiCABLE ; our City's award-winning government access cable television channel, providing quality television programming for the community since 1983. The Division is also responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the City's external communications and works to ensure clear, consistent, and transparent messaging across all platforms-enhancing public trust, civic engagement, and awareness of City programs, services, and initiatives.
The Position Media Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the City's production and post-production facilities, including Torrance Community Television (Public Access Television). The position supervises staff involved in training, production, and post-production activities; manages programming for subscriber and institutional network channels; and coordinates the operation of the City's graphic and automated video systems. The Media Production Supervisor also oversees the production and postproduction of video content across all digital platform, prepares and monitors program playback schedules, manages facility and channel usage, assists in directing studio productions, maintains equipment inventory controls, provides technical support to City departments for program development, and prepares reports as required. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Any combination of training, education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Three (3) years of experience in the management of television production or facilities which includes two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. An Associate degree in Communications, Television Production, Business Administration, or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. License and/or Certificates A valid Class C California Driver's License. Successful candidates will possess the following:
Proven experience managing television and multimedia productions, including live, remote, and pre-recorded formats. Skilled in scriptwriting, directing, and overseeing post-production, including editing, sound design, and visual effects. Hands-on expertise with video production equipment, graphic systems, and automated playback technologies. Advanced proficiency in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, and related media editing tools. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise creative teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining high performance. Experience working in government access television. Strong technical skills and knowledge of changes and trends in the industry.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application at The application filing periodopens
Wednesday
, October 15, 2025
and closes
Mon
day
, November 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Panel Interview (Weighted 70%) Performance Test (Weighted 30%) The components of the examination are tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2025. SPECIAL NOTES Visit to find out more information about our community. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements
must
contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. City of Torrance Inclusion Statement The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits for Certain Full-time Salaried and Hourly Employees bargaining unit, visit::
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit:
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. 01
The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
Yes No
02
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
Yes No
03
Do you have experience supervising camera operators, editors, and technical staff in a studio or field production environment.
Yes No
04
If yes, indicate the title of the position and briefly describe your experience. (please type N/A if not applicable) 05
Describe your technical experience with studio production equipment, field cameras, editing systems (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Avid, Ross, AMX, or similar), and broadcast automation systems. 06
Do you have experience managing budgets, equipment inventories, or vendor contracts for production or broadcast operations.
Yes No
07
If yes, indicate the title of the position and briefly describe your experience. (please type N/A if not applicable) 08
Do you have experience working in Government Access or Public Access Television?
Yes No
09
If yes, indicate the title of the position and briefly describe your experience. (please type N/A if not applicable) 10
I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.
Yes No
Required Question