POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Media Producer
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
E (TS)
JOB SUMMARY: Produce educational, promotional and community oriented television programs and
other media materials. Consult with clients regarding the creation and effective use of media materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
60%
1.
Responsible for producing video, audio programs, short items and other media
materials with the help of staff members. Develop every aspect of an assigned
project to include initial planning, script preparation, finishing and delivering of
final product for broadcast, web-based or disc distribution. Manage issues related
to limited resources while still providing the highest quality of programs possible.
May function as a crew member to help other producers when needed.
2.
Consult with other departments in the College in an advisory capacity. Serve on
committees to develop and implement a marketing strategy for various
departments in the College. Collaborate with faculty to plan and design academic
structure for mass communication curriculum.
15%
3.
Research new media methodologies, technologies and workflow. Work with and
mentor students in all phases of production. Assist students in employment and
internships.
15%
4.
Maintain accurate records and schedules of production activities and equipment
usage and conditions; coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs as necessary.
Prepare reports and billing statements.
5%
5.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Media Production
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May provide work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related experience.
Effective: 6/1/11
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication and people skills.
Effective time and resource management skills.
Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and make decisions.
Flexibility to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and a strong commitment to meeting
deadlines.
Strong creative abilities and attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Broadcast-grade video and audio acquisition systems. Non-linear editing
systems. Studio systems including lighting, intercom, teleprompter, character generator, and
SDI video switcher and AES/EBU audio mixer. Windows and Macintosh computers and
peripherals.
3.
Software Used: Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut, Adobe Creative Suite, Digidesign
ProTools, various compression tools. Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding and/or influencing people are important in
achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior and skills of
persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious
places; fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 6/1/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Media Producer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Seldom
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
Seldom
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
Seldom
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 6/1/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 6/1/11
Date
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