Production Coordinator/Operations Assistant, Sou Digital Media Center/Rvtv
Southern Oregon University
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Posted: 07-Nov-24
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5784290
Production Coordinator/Operations Assistant, Sou Digital Media Center/Rvtv
Southern Oregon University
POSITION SUMMARY: Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 14, 2024 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: December 1, 2024 Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled: Job Family Group: Support Staff Support Staff Classification Title: Videographer 2 Division/Department: Academic Affairs/School of Arts and Communication Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 19, Steps 1-5 $19.68 -$23.45 /hourly or $3,411-$4,064 monthly @ 1.0 FTE FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Appointment Basis: 12-month Time Type: Full-time Benefits Eligible: Yes Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes Work Location Type: Work will require time both on campus and off campus, at filming locations, and at government facilities where we operate TV systems including in the cities of Ashland, Grants Pass and Medford. Work Hours: Flexible. May require unusual hours to accommodate production and meeting schedules. Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled 'Resume.' Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will coordinate weekly operations of RVTV in collaboration with the RVTV Operations Manager, as well as coordinate productions for the DMC, including student productions and production services offered by the DMC to the campus and regional clients. Production coordinating responsibilities will include oversight of pre-production, production, and post-production activities, technical oversight of A/V services (live sound, projection), oversight of multi-camera live streaming events in the field, operating the LIVE switching streaming systems at RVTV government partner facilities, supporting RVTV master control, and DMC studio operations for televised events. Will coordinate and facilitate instructional workshops in production technology, which may include in-class demonstrations, and community education courses. Will provide technical support to SOU academic classes held at the DMC or utilizing DMC resources, helping maintain the academic equipment inventory, and providing equipment troubleshooting to students, faculty, and staff as needs arise.
The Production & Operations Coordinator will also serve as a lead content creator for the DMC and RVTV, creating social media assets, supporting marketing and outreach initiatives of the DMC and partnered organizations, and supporting special events hosted by the DMC focused on the media industry and media education.
Minimum Requirements
Five years professional media production experience. This may include broadcast videography, professional social media content production, film production, and other commercial video or television production.
Preferred Requirements
BA/BS in communication, film/television, media, or similar.
1+ year in working production environment(s) in film, video, or television production.
Experience with broadcast television production, multi-camera robotic production systems, or LIVE streaming productions.
Familiar with educational / training environment(s) in film, video, or television production. Teaching assistant experience in film, video, or television.
Previous experience contributing content to organizational social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Experience with stage / studio audio and lighting systems.
Professional certifications in modern digital production or post-production, ie; FAA drone certification, post-production software certifications (Adobe, AVID, Davinci), etc.
Essential Functions
Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:
(30%) Production Lead for Government Meetings
Operating LIVE broadcast switching systems for RVTV Government television LIVE meetings and events. These duties are performed individually but require interface with government staff and elected officials at different venues.
Operating robotic PTZ cameras, switching video for live cablecast/streaming, updating and inserting graphics to program, switching presentation sources, ensuring proper audio levels, and ensuring proper signal distribution via RVTV transmission systems.
Assist with channel scheduling, bulletin board updating, meeting operator scheduling and training, and master control operation for the RVTV channels.
Media transcoding, metadata editing, and cloud file maintenance and sharing.
Distribution of event and programming schedules as directed.
(25%) Production Coordination for Academic Projects and Client Services
Production coordination, production, and post-production support for SOU Digital Media Center productions and supervision of student productions under faculty guidance. This may include scheduling, pre-production, production, and post-production.
Coordination with clients on production schedules and review of deliverables may be required. Support for studio productions produced by the DMC, SOU Faculty, and certified community partners. This may also include design and deployment of A/V support systems for clients, including sound reinforcement, projection, and small stage/lighting set-ups.
(25%) Education and Workshop Coordination
Support for SOU and RVTV media education classes and programs. This will include supporting the academic equipment checkout office, its inventory maintenance, and minor equipment maintenance. Will also include offering technical support to faculty, staff, and student users of the DMC spaces, equipment, and resources. Will also coordinate and facilitate instructional workshops in production technology, which may include in-class demonstrations, as well as leading community media education courses.
Assist with building projects and resource organization to optimize efficiency of productions and technical instruction environments.
(20%) Social Media Marketing
Contributing content for social media assets, assisting with the marketing and outreach initiatives of the DMC and partnered organizations, and assisting with special events hosted by the DMC focused on the media industry and media education. This may include coordinating post scheduling with DMC student staff, capturing behind the scenes stills and video of productions and events, and archiving and maintaining a library of media assets for marketing and outreach purposes.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.
Expressed ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.
Great ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters
Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Willingness to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.
Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrating prompt and effective feedback.
A level of technical acumen in macintosh and pc operating systems, familiarity with the google suite, office software, as well as creative software including the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs.
Ability to adapt quickly to new types of software and A/V systems.
Ability to work with a diverse community of clients, professionals, and learners who may demonstrate varying communication abilities and styles.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50lbs, climb a ladder, sit for prolonged periods of time
Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.
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