Media Specialist
Salary
$60,278.40 Annually
Location
Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type
Temporary -- Classified Short Term
Job Number
FY25-2600150
College
Bakersfield College
Department
Events Management
Opening Date
11/18/2025
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of technical tasks involving the operation of audio-visual and distance education equipment and facilities; conceptualize and produce videotapes for instructional use; coordinate and participate in the distribution of audio-visual and distance education equipment and materials at a college campus; assist in the support of audio-visual and distance education needs District-wide.
Representative Duties
- Perform a wide variety of technical tasks involving the operation of audio-visual and distance education equipment and facilities.
- Set up distance education broadcast facilities for faculty prior to scheduled classes; troubleshoot equipment and technical problems; provide support during class presentations.
- Operate distance education equipment including codecs, camera and room-control devices, sound systems, recording devices and peripheral equipment including document cameras and computers.
- Operate and set up audio-visual equipment including VCR's, televisions, projectors, sound systems and cameras.
- Videotape special events and programs; produce, edit and duplicate tapes; distribute tapes to appropriate staff; uses a variety of specialized software to edit videos and produce broadcast facility video projects including multi-media products.
- Consult with faculty and staff District-wide on audio-visual or distance education issues; assist faculty and staff with the production of video or audio-visual materials for use in instruction; troubleshoot classroom equipment and provide support to faculty.
- Assist in the direction and production of media and programs for educational television; operate and adjust cameras; adjust studio and field lighting as required; participate in studio set design process.
- Coordinate, distribute and collect audio-visual equipment; locate audio-visual materials for faculty and staff use; assist in the transport of equipment; set up equipment as needed.
- Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment and materials; clean audio-visual equipment on a routine basis; repair tapes; coordinate major repair work with maintenance staff; maintain related records.
- Receive, verify and inspect audio-visual materials received with purchase orders; forward purchase orders and materials to appropriate departments.
- Assist in the operations of the master control room; maintain broadcast log.
- Participate in training faculty and staff in the proper use of audio-visual and distance education equipment as required.
- May serve as digital field photographer and operates professional digital still camera.
- May operate quad copter (drone) to capture aerial video and still photos of special events
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree with course work in media production and support or a related field and three years of experience in audio-visual services, distance education support or a related field.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
Salary
Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, CLASSIFIED TEMPORARY SHORT TERM, Range 43.5
$28.98 per hour
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 12/02/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following.
- Completed online application for employment
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (cover letter)
- List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
- Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and practices of video production.
- Laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to television production and transmission.
- Basic principles and practices of satellite broadcasting and reception.
- Principles and practices of two-way interactive distance education.
- Methods and procedures of audio-visual equipment operation.
- Methods and procedures of distance education equipment operation.
- Principles of the production and duplication of common audio-visual materials.
- Educational media circulation and control.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
- Produce videotaped programs including taping, dubbing and editing programs.
- Operate a variety of audio-visual equipment and related accessories.
- Operate distance education and video studio equipment.
- Maintain equipment inventory records.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Assist faculty and staff in the proper operation of equipment and a distance education classroom.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)
Required Application Materials
Candidates may be required to submit any of the following materials based on the specific role. Please review the job posting and the attachments section of your application to confirm which documents are required for your submission:
- Completed Online Application
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
- Copy of legible transcripts
- Copy of Driver's License
Important Privacy Notice: Applicants are responsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personal information from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Please remove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and Applicant Photos.
References
Professional reference information will be confirmed and required upon invite to second level interview, if applicable.
Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.
Helpful Links
Kern Community College District
Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process
Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:
- Flex 125
- Additional products and services through American Fidelity
- Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tax Shelter Annuities
The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:
- Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
- Adjuncts
- Temporary Hourly
- Professional Experts
For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.
Employer
Kern Community College District
Address
2100 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone
6613365141
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