COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - BROADCAST (PART TIME)

Salary: $31.73 - $47.62 Hourly
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 26-00359
Department: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

The City of Surprise Marketing and Communications Department is looking for a talented
professional to assist our Surprise TV team with video production and special event coverage. We
are looking for someone with experience televising public meetings; working in both studio and field
video production environments; and operating a variety of video broadcast related programs and
equipment. This is a part-time, as-needed position that averages about 10 hours per month. Come
join our team, and be part of sharing the Surprise story!
SUMMARY
Incumbents provide a multimedia approach to producing and converting video content for a variety of platforms, including TV, web and social media, to include researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms. Incumbents will broadcast public meetings, special events coverage, develop and produce television programs for the city. Incumbents will provide setup for broadcast productions throughout the city; attend events on nights and weekends, as needed; make recommendations for the purchase of video, audio, lighting systems and computer equipment production to ensure system performance and meet industry and manufacturer standards; provide technical support and assistance to the department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree and two years of technical experience, including some municipal government experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.


SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 month Department of Motor Vehicles Records Report

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers Arizona State Retirement Savings (ASRS) for temporary employees working 20-31 hours per week for 20 weeks or more, per fiscal year. For more information on ASRS, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04


Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05


How many years of technical experience do you possess?

• 6 years or more
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• Less than 2 years
• None of the above

06


Do you have municipal government experience?

• Yes
• No

07


Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

08


I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

• I acknowledge the statement above

09


This is a part-time, temporary, as-needed position, and averages less than 10 hours per month.

• I acknowledge the statement above

10


Do you have experience with broadcasting Council or other public meetings? If yes, describe your experience. If no, write "N/A".
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What types of broadcast equipment do you have experience with (Hardware, software, etc)? If none, write "N/A".
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What is a project that you are proud of where you served in a lead position?
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What is your availability? (select all that apply)

• Week Days
• Week Day Evenings
• Weekends

Required Question