TANNER CONANT
TANNER CONANT
| VIDEO PRODUCTION | MUNICIPAL COMMUNICATIONS | DIGITAL CONTENT |
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+ with City of Santa Clarita
•Worked on 6 studio backlots, 5 film ranches, 12 network brands
MY STORY
Since 2016, Tanner Conant, a Santa Clarita native, has built a career centered on storytelling, media production, and community engagement. What began as a passion for filmmaking has evolved into a commitment to using communications to inform, educate, and strengthen the communities he serves.
Tanner's journey into media began in the motion picture and television industries, where determination and persistence opened doors to opportunities throughout Southern California. Starting as a Production Assistant and advancing to Production Coordinator, he worked on projects ranging from student films to major feature films while building a reputation for organization, professionalism, and collaboration. His path was built through hustling to manage production contact spreadsheets, writing more than 80 outreach letters, and even walking up to production base camps to introduce himself and pursue opportunities.
Those efforts led to experience on productions for Amazon, AMC, CW, FOX, iHeart, Lifetime, NBC, Netflix, Oxygen, Paramount, Sony, and the MTV Video Music Awards. Tanner has worked across six major studio backlots and five Southern California film ranches, contributing to projects including Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, FOX's Deputy, and commercial productions at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. While these experiences strengthened his technical production skills, they also reinforced the importance of communication, teamwork, adaptability, and relationship-building—skills that continue to shape his career today.
In 2023, Tanner joined SCVTV, a multiple award-winning nonprofit television station serving the Santa Clarita Valley, as Production Coordinator. There, he discovered an opportunity to combine professional media production with meaningful community impact. As Production Coordinator for SCVTV's Community Corner, Tanner has coordinated more than 80 television episodes featuring community leaders from nonprofits, educators, and government agencies. Through thoughtful planning, guest coordination, outreach, and production support, he helps create programming that informs residents, highlights local resources, and strengthens community engagement throughout Santa Clarita.
Beyond coordinating productions, Tanner enjoys finding ways to improve workflows and create memorable experiences for guests and community partners. His attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills allow productions to run smoothly while fostering positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, guests, and members of the public. These experiences reinforced that communications is about more than creating content—it's about building trust, strengthening relationships, and helping organizations connect with the communities they serve.
In October 2025, Tanner expanded that mission by joining the City of Santa Clarita as a PTS Recreation Leader II. Working directly with residents through parks and recreation programs has provided valuable experience in municipal operations, public outreach, educational programming, and community engagement. Whether assisting with special events, developing promotional materials, supporting educational activities, or helping families connect with local resources, Tanner has gained firsthand experience in how local government serves its community and how effective communication strengthens public engagement.
Throughout his career, Tanner has remained committed to continuous learning and public service. He shadowed broadcast professionals at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, commuting long distances for over a month to gain hands-on newsroom experience. He continues his professional development through industry networking, NBCU Academy, and independent learning while remaining active in volunteer service throughout the Santa Clarita community. His volunteer experience includes assisting the American Red Cross during wildfire shelter operations, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, supporting SCVTV productions and community events, and previously serving as a Fire Explorer and photographer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles Fire Department. Together, these experiences reflect his commitment to service, lifelong learning, and giving back to the community.
Today, Tanner balances three part-time positions while pursuing a long-term career in public-sector communications. For more than six years with The Home Depot, he has developed strong customer service, administrative, and financial management skills while supporting thousands of customers. Helping people choose the right colors for their homes has unexpectedly shaped how he views communications. Just as color adds personality, warmth, and character to a space, thoughtful communication, storytelling, and public programs help create vibrant, informed, and connected communities.
Whether coordinating a television production, supporting a city program, developing communications materials, or assisting residents face-to-face, Tanner believes every interaction is an opportunity to inform, inspire, and strengthen the community. As he continues his professional journey, his goal remains the same: to combine creative storytelling, strategic communications, and public service to help organizations engage their communities with authenticity, purpose, and lasting impact.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Tanner Conant is a video production and municipal communications professional with more than three years of experience developing, filming, editing, and distributing digital content for broadcast, web, and social media platforms. Skilled in professional camera operation, multi-camera production, photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, PEG programming, event coverage, digital asset management, and on-camera presentation. Combines hands-on television production experience with direct knowledge of City programs, public service, and community engagement to create informative visual content that connects residents with City projects, services, and events.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
PTS Recreation Leader II, Outdoor Recreation, City of Santa Clarita (2025 – Present)
•Produce and edit short-form promotional content, including HikeSCV Instagram Reels, photography, Canva graphics, safety materials, and educational resources highlighting City programs, amenities, and outdoor recreation opportunities
•Capture photographs and develop social media content in coordination with the City’s Communications Division, with original photography selected and published on the City of Santa Clarita’s official Instagram platform
•Provide photographic, video, operational, and public-engagement support for City events and outdoor recreation programs, including event setup, equipment logistics, and onsite assistance
•Collaborate with department leadership and City staff to develop promotional concepts and community engagement initiatives that encourage participation in City programs and services
•Establish positive working relationships with residents, City staff, and community organizations while coordinating Hart Hall reservations, responding to public inquiries, and supporting programs and special events
•Maintain event materials, attendance records, inventory, promotional assets, and operational readiness while coordinating multiple responsibilities, adapting to changing priorities, and meeting deadlines
Production Coordinator, SCVTV
(2023 – Present)
•Coordinate pre-production and production for 3+ Seasons and 80+ episodes of Community Corner featuring City departments, schools, nonprofits, and community leaders in the Santa Clarita Valley.
•Research guests, conduct outreach and pre-interviews, coordinate schedules and media assets, prepare scripts and production timelines, and guide participants through the studio production process
•Operate Panasonic HVX-200 and Sony PXW-Z150 cameras and support studio productions through camera operation, jib, teleprompter, stage management, A2 audio, lighting, and set preparation
•Operated a video switcher using preview and program outputs for the multi-camera production of SCV 101 with Bill Miranda, selecting camera feeds and supporting the production workflow
•Edit and prepare long- and short-form video content for broadcast, web, and social media platforms using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, with foundational After Effects experience in compositions, keyframe animation, visual effects, rendering, and encoding
•Program SCVTV’s Public, Educational, and Governmental channel using Cablecast, scheduling City Council meetings, original productions, community programming, and live and prerecorded content
•Shadowed the City’s Communications Division at City Hall and received hands-on experience assisting with video switching during a televised City Council meeting
•Maintain scripts, production records, and digital media assets using Adobe Bridge and structured file-management practices to keep content organized, searchable, and production-ready
•Provide field and event coverage for State of the City, the Fourth of July Parade, Santa Clarita Spotlight, the NextGen MediaMakers Festival, the Victor Fire, and other community productions
•Appear and speak in SCVTV social media content and on the soundstage alongside program anchors while communicating professionally with elected officials, executives, educators, nonprofit representatives, and residents
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Sales Associate (Paint & Back Office), The Home Depot,
Santa Clarita, CA, (2020 – Present)
•Barista (Starbucks), Warner Bros. Studios,
Burbank, CA, (2019 – 2020)
•Production Assistant, Freelance,
(Office, Set, & Camera)
Motion Picture Industry,
Los Angeles, CA, (2016 – 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)
VIDEO PRODUCTION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
•Video Production •Photography •Professional Camera Operation •Multi-Camera Switching•Audio & Lighting •Teleprompter •Jib Operation •On-Camera Presentation •Pre-Production Planning •Scriptwriting •Video Editing •Visual Storytelling •Social Media Content •Web Content Publishing •Event Coverage •Digital Asset Management •Adobe Premiere Pro •Adobe Photoshop •Adobe After Effects •Adobe Bridge •TikTok •Cablecast •HandBrake •Canva •Microsoft Office •Municipal Communications •PEG Programming •Public Relations •Community Engagement •Guest Coordination •Customer Service •Project Organization
CERTIFICATIONS
•Principles of Public Relations
•Fundamentals of Journalism
•Master Microsoft Outlook
•First Aid CPR AED
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 - 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