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Television Specialist Department of Water Resources

JC-534856

- Television Specialist

TELEVISION SPECIALIST

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

10/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This is a limited-term appointment for one year (12 months) with the potential to extend for an additional year (24 months total) and/or become permanent. Are you a creative video professional who enjoys taking a project from an idea to the screen — and doesn't want to spend every day behind a desk? The California Department of Water Resources is looking for a Television Specialist to help tell the stories of California's water, people, infrastructure, environment, and natural resources. This position offers an unusually diverse mix of studio, field, and post-production work. One assignment might involve interviewing a scientist or engineer; another could take you into the field to document a major construction project, capture aerial footage by drone or helicopter, film in rivers, reservoirs, and other locations across California. You'll work with a creative team to develop compelling, accurate video content that helps Californians understand the work DWR does and why it matters. Under the direction of the Director of the Television Communications Center, the Television Specialist manages assigned video, audio, and audiovisual productions from concept through completion and distribution. The position works with staff and management to establish communication goals, research topics, identify audiences, develop project briefs and scripts, and coordinate the people, locations, equipment, schedules, and other resources needed to bring productions to life. Video production duties include interviewing subject matter experts; directing studio and location talent; lighting; sound recording; narration direction; music selection; and operating digital video and audio recording equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). Assists with digitizing video media from various tape formats, archiving and cataloging media on a central server for future retrieval, editing videos to accommodate translation into other languages, including Spanish and Hmong, directing production and postproduction staff, and providing video footage to news media, production companies, and other external partners. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements

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TELEVISION SPECIALIST

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Job Code #:

JC-534856

Position #(s): 840-422-5571-900

Working Title:

Television Specialist

Classification:

TELEVISION SPECIALIST

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information Public Affairs Office, Creative Services Branch/ Video Production and Audio-Visual Services, Sacramento Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website:

https://water.ca.gov/ Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers. Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Must maintain an FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA) to operate drones for aerial videography and photography and complete required safety certification training, which may include OP-2 Awareness, Confined Space, Air Quality Monitoring, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, and Trenching and Shoring. Must maintain a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record, as periodic statewide travel and overnight stays may be required. The position may require early morning, evening, and weekend overtime work and may involve aerial videography from a helicopter, underwater filming in rivers and streams, documenting large-scale construction, setting up and monitoring audiovisual equipment, and still photography. Field assignments may include hiking with production equipment in mountainous areas, including locations requiring snowshoes. Must be able to lift and transport production equipment weighing more than 50 pounds. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

10/26/2026