KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION - UNCLASSIFIED
Developed for Equal Opportunity
CLASS TITLE:
Production Manager, Teleproductions
DATE ISSUED:
8/14/09
KSU Class Code:
UAI89
DATE OF LAST REVISION:
EEO Code: 3A
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Grade: 06
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for management of all video production activities including coordination,
consultation, planning and implementation, budgeting, and statistics for instructional,
promotional and broadcast video for all campus departments.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and create instructional, research, institutional or multimedia presentation
materials or produce, operate, and/or engineer aspects of a designated media arts area (e.g.,
digital imaging, graphic art, video production, etc.); may coordinate the multimedia service
function at Regional Campuses.
Consult with faculty and staff to determine multimedia needs; determine production
techniques; develop project budget; plan and coordinate technical functions.
Specialize in non-linear editing, Edit Suite Management, set design and construction.
Manage administrative and professional staff (Producer-Directors; Graphic Designer) and
supervise a significant group of student crew personnel.
May write, produce, direct, record, and edit instructional media productions.
May oversee the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a variety of
multimedia equipment (e.g., projectors, cameras, camcorders, video and other recording
devices, etc.) in classrooms, studios, or remote locations; oversee facilities, inventory control,
and parts procurement.
Assist in other areas of Multimedia Services.
Market and assess all teleproductions’ production endeavors.
Research, evaluate, and recommend new media technology; may install software and
hardware.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Production Manager, Teleproductions
REPORTS TO: Designated Supervisor
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION:
Functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of
support staff on an ongoing basis. May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Media Technology, Graphics Communication,
Commercial Art or related discipline; two to three years experience in a related field of
multimedia production, operation, or engineering.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of specific area of media arts (e.g., studio photography and lighting;
computer-based digital imaging; graphic arts, etc.); personal computer applications.
Skill in the use of specialized equipment and materials employed in assigned area; written
and interpersonal communication.
Ability to manage people and projects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or negligible amount of force
constantly to move objects. Typically requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, keying, talking,
hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbent required to travel on and off campus
frequently.
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be
interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education
beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right
to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
FILE:
106756737
SOURCE:
JD
ANALYST: WM
DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATION: JF
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