Media Programming Specialist Police Department

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  1767-Media Programming Specialist
• Fill Type:
  Temporary Exempt

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continues to evolve as an effective, inclusive, and modern police organization. We are focused on maintaining the trust of the people who live, work, and visit San Francisco by reviewing our initiatives, learning from best practices, and adapting to the changing needs of the City.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for safety with respect for all. We are committed to just, transparent, unbiased, and responsive policing carried out with dignity and in partnership with the community. We collaborate with community members and City partners to promote safety, fairness, and trust across San Francisco, with an emphasis on strong relationships and support for the well‑being of our neighborhoods.

The Department is dedicated to excellence in law enforcement and to the people, traditions, and diversity of San Francisco. Our mission is to keep the public safe by protecting life and property, preventing crime, and reducing the fear of crime. We provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, and perform with integrity as we continue to grow as a forward‑thinking organization serving one of the most dynamic cities in the country.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening:October 6, 2026
• Appointment Type:Temporary Exempt
  -This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
• Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, Full-time, up to one day a week Telecommuting work schedule available in line with CCSF policy based on available work/assigned duties.
  
  Some assignments may require working weekends and/or holidays.

Under general direction, the 1767 Media Programming Specialist performs specialized professional duties in digital video production, post-production, motion graphics, and visual design. Serving primarily within the Police Academy, this position operates with a high degree of independence to design, shoot, and edit high-quality instructional and curriculum-based training videos. The position may also produce a variety of non-training media as assigned.

• Police Academy Training Video Production: Plan, shoot, and edit structured instructional video modules, tactical scenarios, and curriculum content in collaboration with Academy instructors and subject matter experts to support recruit and departmental training.
• Post-Production & Non-Linear Editing: Assemble raw footage, perform audio mixing, color correction, and pacing adjustments using non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) to deliver polished video products.
• Motion Graphics & Visual Packaging: Design and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics, lower thirds, title cards, animated typography, and infographics (using tools like Adobe After Effects) to reinforce instructional concepts and maintain departmental visual branding.
• Field & Tactical Videography: Transport, set up, and operate digital video cameras, field lighting kits, audio microphones, and grip equipment during in-studio shoots, tactical simulation exercises, and on-location events.
• Digital Asset Management & Export Optimization: Encode, compress, catalog, and archive raw and completed video assets to ensure seamless delivery across internal e-learning platforms, web, social media channels, and digital signage.

The Media Programming Specialist performs related duties as assigned.

To be considered, you must possess the following education and experience:

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