Transmedia Studio Student Executive Staff Position Descriptions--Spring 2013
For more information about how the Studio works, please see the Handbook.
Director of Creative Development
Meets with student writers, directors, and producers to hear project pitches and then
evaluate and respond to their pitches by offering constructive feedback. When the
director believes a project is ready for consideration by the Studio, s/he arranges for a
meeting with the full executive staff to hear the project pitch from the initiating student(s)
(writer/producer/director.) If the studio executive staff believes the project is suitable, it
can submit the project to the advisor for approval. Otherwise, the staff gives notes to the
pitcher(s) about the project's strengths and weaknesses. The pitcher(s) can then revise
their pitch and present more information on a second round. Once the studio executive
staff submits the project to the advisor and the advisor approves it, the studio gives the
project a “green light.” The Director of Creative Development also guides projects
through the process of narrative design: adapting stories & scripts for transmedia.
Director of Budgets and Financing
After the Studio “green lights” a project, works with project producers to prepare a
production schedule and budget. Presents the project budget to the Studio executive staff
and advisor for feedback and approval. Works with the Studio advisor to package the
project for financing; researches and assists with implementing strategies for financing
from donors, investors, grants, etc. Works with studio advisor to oversee project budgets
throughout production and postproduction.
Director of Production & Post Production
Acts as production manager for Studio projects in production. Works with advisor to
oversee and manage production schedules, budgets, personnel, and resources, including
locations, talent contracts, and deal memos with professionals, equipment from PPECS
and off-campus rentals, etc. Drafts, revises, and maintains project production schedule.
Manages deliverables. Acts as postproduction supervisor for Studio projects in post
production. Works with advisor to oversee and manage postproduction personnel and
resources, including editing facilities, music licenses, and deal memos with professionals,
etc., according to the project budget. Drafts, revises, and maintains postproduction
schedule. Manages deliverables.
Director of Marketing & Distribution & Public Relations
Designs, implements, maintains, and updates Studio web page, facebook group, other
social media outreach, and print publications. Coordinates with executive staff to design
and distribute announcements and publicity materials for recruitment and pitch sessions.
Oversees promotional videos for Studio activities and projects. Designs and implements
outreach campaigns and promotional events. When studio projects are ready, works with
producers and directors to design and implement distribution plans and materials—via
festivals, screenings, television outlets, online video, etc.