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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:

– 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 – 5
• Minimum – $38,300.00
• MidPoint – $46,900.00
• Maximum – $55,500.00

• Content editing
• Creativity
• Customer relationship management
• Funding
• Networking
• Presentation Skills
• Production planning
• Scheduling
• Storytelling
• Time Management