Master Control and Camera Operator

Master Control and Camera Operator

$20 per hour

(Onsite)

Closing Date : October 31, 2025

About the City of Falls Church :

Located less than seven miles from Washington, D.C., with two metro stations and ample public transportation, the City of Falls Church, Virginia, is a unique and historic community. Affectionately known as “The Little City,” Falls Church boasts a rich history, a vibrant community spirit, and a commitment to good governance, safety, and sustainability. With a population of approximately 16,000, the city is recognized for its walkability, quality customer service, nationally ranked school system, environmental activism, and community activities.

Job Overview :

The City of Falls Church is recruiting a part-time Master Control / Camera Operator for Falls Church Community Television (FCCTV). This position helps record City and School meetings and events and facilitates access producer use of the station during the evening.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

Operate video and audio equipment to record public events;

Generate program schedules for cablecast and manage cable channel content;

Assist public access members with field and studio equipment;

Assist high school students and public access producers with troubleshooting software and

equipment;

Accommodate studio set up for high school students and public access produc ers ;

Ensure that equipment is functional when checked out of and returned to the station by

students and public access members;

Answer incoming calls to the station;

Report anomalies in cable channel activity and any technical issues to station management.

Qualifications :

Basic computer skills

Some experience with camera equipment required

Ability to problem solve for technical issues

Good customer service

Professional attire while interacting with the public, officials, and producers

Hours :   Varies. This is a 10 to 20-hour per week position, Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to as late as midnight; possible occasional Sundays for about four hours; and two Saturdays in May for 8+ hours each.

Locations : The FCCTV studio (121 Mustang Alley, Room 206), City Hall (300 Park Ave.), Falls Church Public Schools Office (150 S Wasington St. ) and other locations within the City.

Salary : $20 per hour; this is a part-time, wage only position without fringe benefits.

To Apply :   Complete the application for consideration on ExactHire. For questions please contact the City of Falls Church, Human Resources : 300 Park Ave., Suite 200W, Falls Church, VA 22046 or email hrteam@fallschurchva.gov .

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace :   The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and / or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at  HRTeam@fallschurchva.gov  or 703-248-5127.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

All City facilities are smoke free.