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Producer/Director – Intermediate Professional (PSU0785)

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Producer/Director



Job Summary

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.

Representative Duties

  • 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 Matrix

Level:
Intermediate Professional
Base Description:
– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– May validate and pay invoices
Problem Solving:
– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action
Independence of Action:
– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor
Communication and Collaboration:
– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 6
  • Minimum – $42,100.00
  • MidPoint – $51,600.00
  • Maximum – $61,000.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
1+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Job Requirements