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Producer/Director

The Producer/Director conceptualizes and creates content for a wide variety of distribution platforms such as television, radio, live events, and multimedia projects; develops and articulates production goals from a story telling, budget, production value, and time perspective; develops and maintains client relationships for diverse audiences.

• Manage assigned video, audio, and multimedia projects from proposal through post-production
• Research and develop content for assigned media projects
• Participate in development and funding of projects, including proposal writing, presentations, and relationship building
• Meet with clients to assess communications needs and conceptualize solutions using a variety of media; develop Memorandum of Understanding and change orders
• Develop detailed production design plans and sets for assigned projects and manage budget, timeline, and status reporting
• Plan, coordinate, identify and schedule talent, crew, equipment, and facilities to complete projects
• Direct crews and assigned staff, both in studio and on location
• Prepare programs and interstitials for broadcast and non-broadcast program distribution
• Acquire and document appropriate rights and clearances
• Provide advice and consultation on quality, design, and operation of productions
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00