Media Support Specialist

To be successful in this role YOU BRING:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of expertise, experience, and education.
• Experience (typically 1-3 years) providing media support with emphasis on media production, editing and delivery.
• Experience with:
  • Studio Maintenance/Operation
  • Camera operation
  • Lighting for video
  • Directing talent
  • Video editing
  • Various microphone characteristics and placement
  • Post-production software (such as DaVinci Resolve and Black Magic Fusion)
  • “Live” studio productions with software applications (such as Open Broadcaster Software, OBS)
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently or as a team, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues pertaining to media production. Knowledge of closed captioning processes.
• Demonstrated experience with computer operating systems, web browsers, and productivity applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• On occasion must be able to move up to 35 lbs. and hang lights via a step ladder or other acceptable means.

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
• Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new online tools and skills.

DESIRED

• More than three years providing media support with emphasis on media production, editing and delivery.
• Experience with Unreal Engine development.
• Experience supporting media production in a higher educational setting.
• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine tools and workflows, including blueprints, sequencer, and animation tools.
• Knowledge of emerging media technologies and current trends and issues impacting media production in higher education
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, and Blueprint scripting
• Experience with:
  • Editing & Graphics
  • Video Capture
  • Motion Graphics
  • Cinematography – camera, lens, filters, microphones and lighting
  • Green screen production
  • Color correction.

Work Modality: This position will primarily work on-site on campus with some ad hoc flexibility with dept/org guidelines and successful performance standing.

Compensation: The anticipated starting annual salary range for this position is $45,000-57,000 with the higher end of the salary reserved for highly qualified candidates.

SHOW YOUR INTEREST

To be eligible for interview, you must upload both of the following which clearly address how you meet the qualifications of the position(s) you’re applying for. You must mark the documents as a "Relevant File" to the submission when completing the application.

• resume and
• cover letter

This opportunity will be advertised at least 14 days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and degree verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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