TANNER CONANT
TANNER CONANT
ADMINISTRATIVE | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | MEDIA COORDINATION
Based in: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
NOTABLE FACTS
•3 Seasons,80+ Community Corner episodes as Production Coordinator
•10+ years in Media Production (Since 2016)
•10+ years of Customer Service (Since 2015)
•3 organizations currently serving:
(SCVTV, City of Santa Clarita, The Home Depot)
•1 Bachelor's Degree
•2 Associate Degrees
•Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List
•160+ volunteer hours with SCVTV
•65+ volunteer hours with City of Santa Clarita
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Municipal communications and public service professional with experience supporting government programs, public information initiatives, community outreach, and digital communications. Skilled in developing public-facing content, coordinating community engagement activities, and communicating City programs, services, and initiatives through broadcast, web, and social media platforms. Collaborates with municipal staff, public officials, community organizations, and residents to promote public awareness, strengthen community relationships, and deliver clear, accessible, and engaging information. Brings a multidisciplinary background in municipal operations, public relations, media coordination, administrative support, and visual storytelling, with a strong commitment to transparency, effective communication, and public service.
MY STORY
Since 2016, Tanner Conant, a Santa Clarita native, has built a professional career rooted in communications, storytelling, community engagement, and public service. What began as a passion for filmmaking has evolved into a commitment to helping communities stay informed, connected, and engaged through meaningful public communications. With a background spanning television production, municipal operations, community outreach, and public-facing communications, Tanner has developed a unique perspective on how information connects people with the programs, services, and organizations that shape their communities. His professional interests continue to evolve toward municipal communications, public affairs, and public information, with a long-term goal of serving as a Public Information Officer.
BUILDING A FOUNDATION IN COMMUNICATIONS
Tanner began his professional journey in the motion picture and television industries, where determination, initiative, and relationship-building helped him pursue opportunities throughout Southern California. Starting as a Production Assistant, he gained experience working with production teams, coordinating logistics, communicating with industry professionals, and supporting projects in fast-paced environments.His experience includes productions associated with Amazon, AMC, FOX, NBC, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, and other major entertainment organizations. He contributed to projects including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Deputy, gaining valuable experience in collaboration, organization, adaptability, and communication under pressure.Although his early career centered on entertainment production, these experiences established a foundation in coordinating people, managing information, meeting deadlines, and maintaining professional relationships—skills that would later become increasingly relevant to his work in community and municipal communications.
CONNECTING COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH SCVTV
In 2023, Tanner joined SCVTV, an award-winning nonprofit television station serving the Santa Clarita Valley, as Production Coordinator. This opportunity marked an important transition from entertainment production toward community-focused communications and public service. As Production Coordinator for Community Corner, Tanner has coordinated more than 80 television episodes highlighting local nonprofits, educational institutions, public agencies, community leaders, and municipal programs. His responsibilities include stakeholder outreach, pre-interviews, guest coordination, research, production planning, scheduling, and communication with community partners.Through these efforts, Tanner helps develop programming that increases awareness of local resources, highlights public services, and connects residents with organizations making a difference throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. His work with SCVTV has provided opportunities to collaborate with public officials, government departments, educators, nonprofit representatives, and community organizations. These experiences have strengthened his understanding of how accessible information, thoughtful messaging, and effective coordination contribute to public awareness and community trust.
Beyond producing content, Tanner values the relationships behind every project. He believes effective communications begins with listening, understanding community needs, and presenting information in ways that are clear, engaging, and meaningful to the intended audience.
EXPANDING INTO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
In October 2025, Tanner expanded his commitment to public service by joining the City of Santa Clarita's Recreation and Community Services Department as a part-time Recreation Leader II. Working directly with residents has provided firsthand experience in municipal operations, public outreach, educational programming, community services, and event coordination.His responsibilities include assisting residents with City programs and services, supporting community events, coordinating operational activities, and developing promotional and educational materials that highlight local recreational opportunities.Tanner has also contributed photography, short-form videos, and digital content supporting City programs and community initiatives, including work featured on the City of Santa Clarita's official social media platforms. Through this experience, he has gained a deeper appreciation for the role local government plays in residents' everyday lives and the importance of providing accurate, accessible, and helpful public information. Working in both municipal services and community media has allowed Tanner to understand public communications from two complementary perspectives: helping residents access services directly and helping organizations communicate those services to a broader audience.
A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tanner's commitment to community service extends beyond his professional responsibilities. His volunteer experience includes supporting American Red Cross wildfire shelter operations, assisting Habitat for Humanity, participating in Santa Clarita community events, and previously serving as a Fire Explorer and photographer with Los Angeles County and Los Angeles Fire Department agencies. These experiences have reinforced his interest in public safety, emergency preparedness, community relations, and the essential role effective communication plays in supporting residents during both everyday operations and emergencies. Tanner has also pursued professional development through newsroom observation at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, NBCU Academy, industry networking, and continued learning in communications and public affairs. Tanner's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and associate degrees in Filmmaking and Communication. Alongside his communications and municipal experience, Tanner has also spent more than six years with The Home Depot, developing skills in customer service, administrative operations, financial accountability, and problem-solving while assisting thousands of customers. Balancing multiple professional responsibilities has strengthened his adaptability, work ethic, and ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds.
LOOKING AHEAD: PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Today, Tanner is focused on advancing his career in municipal communications and public affairs, building upon his experience in public-facing media, local government operations, stakeholder coordination, and community engagement. Tanner's professional development priorities include expanding his experience in public information writing, communications planning, media relations, community outreach, and emergency communications. With a long-term goal of becoming a Public Information Officer, Tanner hopes to contribute to a government communications team that helps residents understand public programs, access essential resources, and stay informed about issues affecting their communities.Tanner believes effective public communication is more than sharing information.
It is about building public trust, strengthening relationships, encouraging engagement, and ensuring communities feel informed and connected. For Tanner, communications is not simply about telling stories. It is about serving the public through information, connection, and trust.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Recreation Leader II, Outdoor Recreation,
City of Santa Clarita (2025 – Present)
•Support municipal communications, community outreach, and public engagement through City of Santa Clarita recreation programs, public services, community events, and resident interactions.
•Communicate City programs, policies, facility services, and recreational opportunities to residents while responding to public inquiries, coordinating reservations, and providing accessible, professional customer service.
•Develop public-facing informational, educational, and promotional content, including HikeSCV Instagram Reels, photography, digital graphics, and outdoor safety resources to increase public awareness of City programs and services.
•Collaborate with the City's Communications Division to develop photography and digital media content, with original work selected and published on the City of Santa Clarita's official social media platforms.
•Coordinate with City staff and departments to support public outreach initiatives, community events, promotional campaigns, and resident engagement activities.
•Support municipal administrative and operational functions, including program documentation, attendance tracking, scheduling coordination, inventory management, event logistics, and recordkeeping.
Production Coordinator
SCVTV (2023 – Present)
•Coordinate public affairs and community-focused programming for 80+ episodes of Community Corner, collaborating with City departments, public officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to highlight local programs, services, and initiatives throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
•Facilitate stakeholder communications, guest outreach, pre-interviews, scheduling, script development, and production planning to support accurate, informative, and engaging public-facing content.
•Develop and coordinate multimedia communications across broadcast, web, and social media platforms, producing informational, educational, and promotional content that increases public awareness of community programs, events, and resources.
•Support municipal communications and public information initiatives through collaboration with the City of Santa Clarita's Communications Division, including City productions, digital content, and technical support for televised City Council proceedings.
•Provide media production, photography, graphics, and event coverage for municipal and community initiatives, including State of the City, Fourth of July Parade, SCV 101, NextGen MediaMakers Festival, Santa Clarita Spotlight, and coverage of the Victor Fire.
•Manage communications-related production schedules, programming records, media assets, and digital content workflows to support timely distribution, organizational efficiency, and consistent public-facing programming.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate (Paint & Back Office)
The Home Depot (2020 – Present)
Barista (Starbucks)
Warner Bros. Studios(2019 – 2020)
COLLEGE EDUCATION
•Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List
(2021 – 2023)
•Associate of Arts, Communication
College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA
(2020)
•Associate of Arts, Filmmaking
College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA
(2015 – 2018)
SKILLS & AWARDS
•Administrative Support
•Project Coordination
•Records Management
•Scheduling & Organization
•Microsoft Office Suite
•Public Relations
•Community Outreach
•Public Communication
•Event Coordination
•Customer Service
•Media Production Coordination
•Digital Content Management
•Social Media Communications
•Photography & Videography
•Multimedia Project Management
•40 Under Forty Nominee (2026)
Santa Clarita Magazine & JCI
•Silver & Bronze Telly Awards (2024)
General-Interview & Talk Show
•3CMA National Award (2023)
Interview / Talk Show / News Program
CERTIFICATIONS
•First Aid CPR AED
•Master Microsoft Outlook
•Principles of Public Relations
•Fundamentals of Journalism
VOLUNTEERING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
General Volunteer (2023 - Present)
•Hart Park Barnyard (40+ hours)
•Golf attendant at SENSES Block Party
•Waiver and axe throwing attendant at Día de los Niños
•Festival and general Q & A greeter at the Cowboy Festival
•Community Hike help at check in, attendee interaction,
and event tear down at Central Park
•Line control and counter for the Holiday Bus Light Tour
•Spread mulch on Bouquet Canyon road for the
Saugus Community Beautification Day
•Painting fences at Bridgeport Park for Make a Difference Day
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Disaster Services(2025)
•Deliveries, Shelter, and Donations Assortment Worker
at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the Palisades and Eaton Fire
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Photographer (2017 - 2019)
•Document emergency and non-emergencies at various Fire Stations
through stills and video
•Attend and photograph ceremonies, events, and commission meetings
•Documentation appears on the LAFD’s Flickr, Facebook, and Instagram
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Volunteer (2016)
•Assisting in team-building houses for low-income families and veterans who have served in the United States Military
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Explorer (2014 - 2015)
•Meetings at Fire Station 124 every Saturday, learning firefighter duties and workstation ethics like station pride and maintenance
•Perform firefighter drills, 24-hour ride-alongs, donning turnouts, ropes and knots, hose lays, ladders, physical training, and fire apparatus familiarity
•Participate in extracurricular activities like Graduation Ceremonies, Cystic Fibrosis walk, and Del Valle training exercises