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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:

– 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