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Media Production

Media Production Specialists schedule and ensure proper utilization of organization's facilities and personnel for production; evaluate production needs and establish project timelines; consult with various personnel to determine most efficient execution of production design including scriptwriting, research; lighting; and audio-visual experience.

• Plan various media aspects of a production or event, to include but not limited to athletic videoboard productions, arena events, and television studio productions
• Coordinate all technical and logistical details for media (e.g., scenery, lighting, etc.)
• Advise customers as to appropriate technical solutions and media equipment
• Provide consultative and technical assistance to media productions
• Coordinate personnel responsible for setup and teardown for each event produced
• Provide event support on-site, at the remote broadcast location, and in control rooms
• Provide quality control of on-air talent and assist in selecting storylines and major broadcast elements
• Convert media from third parties for in-event and/or post-production use; provide footage to media outlets as approved by management
• Conduct post-production meetings to recap and provide feedback to crew
• Research present and future technologies; recommend upgrades and enhancements
• Assist with the directing and producing of broadcasts
• Ensure compliance with rights management and permissions
• Lead workshops and trainings for studio and control room equipment and procedures
• May train, schedule and assign work to students and part time employees; create, organize, and distribute crew schedules

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00