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Accepting applications for:
Hourly Multimedia Assistant
Cable TV Office / Communications Department
Application deadline: Friday, July 18, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Variable daytime hours up to 20 hours per week
Wage: $15.00 per hour
Job summary:
Under direct supervision and dependent on experience and/or training in media production, creates
multimedia stories that inform the Iowa City community about the activities and initiatives of City and
nonprofit entities. Assists professional staff with video production and photography, including
planning, writing, set-up/tear-down, lighting, interviewing, shooting, photo/video editing and
distribution for cable TV, website and social media. Receives assignments from the Media Production
Specialist and the Media Production Services Coordinator. Contacts and schedules interviews related
to assigned projects. Assists staff with planning and/or conducting interviews. Records interviews using
professional video equipment. Captures supplemental visual material (also known as b-roll). Hosts or
presents individual stories and programs on-air as assigned. Edits video and audio material into
segments for City Channel 4, citychannel4.com and social media. Receives on-the-job training and
supervision related to: operation of a variety of media production equipment, electronic field
production (EFP), video studio production, video editing using Final Cut Pro, and video production
troubleshooting. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community. Performs all other related duties as assigned and all requirements of
specific academic programs.
Minimum qualifications:
One year of audio/visual experience or current educational study in journalism, media production, or
in a related field is desired but not required. Knowledge of basic journalistic practices, interviewing,
videography, scripting, editing, graphics, audio, and lighting techniques desired. Basic computer skills
required. Ability to read and understand written technical materials in order to perform production
activities required. Ability to receive directions and/or oral instructions required. Must pass criminal
background check.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees
and potential City employees.
Date posted: July 2, 2025