CONTENT CREATOR (AT-WILL) New

CONTENT CREATOR

(AT-WILL)  Salary $44,116.80 - $59,176.00 Annually Location Torrance, CA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 26051341 Department

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE

Division Communications Opening Date 05/06/2026 Closing Date 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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BENEFITS QUESTIONS DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance is seeking a full-time, experienced Content Creator for its Communications Division. This role is perfect for a self-starter with a passion for storytelling who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can execute strategy, create content, analyze performance and collaborate across City departments. The Communications Division is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the City's externalmunications. The division 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 Division also manages 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 themunity since 1983. The Position The Content Creator independently pitches story ideas andpletes projects from start to finish with oversight from the Supervising Content Creator. The position assists with project workflow and collaborates with the production team to fine tune and meet deadlines and tight turnarounds. They are also responsible for streaming live at various locations and contributing to a variety of story formats including reels, stories, news-style packages, longer documentaries and promotional materials for the City. The Content Creator serves as a liaison between the City,munity members, partner agencies, and stakeholders, representing the City in a professional and positive manner. For more information about the duties of the position, click here. The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep themunity safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks! Please click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Anybination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: One to three years of experience in digital content creation, social media management, video production,munications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree inmunications, media production, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or a related discipline is desirable. License and/or 

Certificates:

Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid California driver's license. Successful candidates will possess the following: Strong storytelling skills for a variety of topics and formats including: reels, news-style packages, documentaries, Public Service Announcements Proven experience as an interviewer, writer and fact checker Ability to engage and maintain positive relationships with various members of themunity including residents, City staff and elected officials. On-camera experience, presenting scripted and unscripted content clearly, confidently, and professionally Skilled in scriptwriting, social media data analysis and trends. Hands-on expertise with mobile production equipment Proficiency in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite, related media editing tools. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with creative teams, maintaining high performance. A strong knowledge of local government operations and government access television. Strong technical skills and knowledge of changes and trends in the industry.

HOW TO & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an on line application and supplemental questionnaire a tTorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period closes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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 followingponents:

Performance Test:

Weighted 30% (Tentatively scheduled on June 3, 2026)

Panel Interview:

Weighted 70% (Tentatively scheduled on June 3, 2026)

SPECIAL NOTES

Visit TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance. 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 an amodation, 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 weing and culturally-richmunity. 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 wees and celebrates the diversity of our employees! Employer City of Torrance Address 3231 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, California, 90503 Phone 310-618-2915 Website TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs