Video Production Specialist

Performs specialized video production duties involving writing, producing, and directing and editing video programs, using sophisticated electronic video production equipment. Plans and develops video programs by transforming training and other objectives into production ideas requiring the determination of format, approach, content, and level of presentation which will be most effective in meeting objectives and remaining within budget and time restrictions. Plans and schedules productions: cast, crew, sets, props, and wardrobes, etc. Operates both IBM and Macintosh computers with word processing, communications, database, graphics, video editing, and other special effects software. Writes, produces and directs programs using computer graphics, sound, and imaging video images.

Los Angeles County, one of California's original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation's largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation - nearly 10 million residents who account for approximately 27 percent of California's population. As a subdivision of the state, the County is charged with providing numerous services that affect the lives of all residents, including law enforcement, tax collection, public health protection, public social services, elections and flood control.