Assistant Manager for Production – TV

Application Deadline: Friday, Apr 20, 2018

Description

General Funtion

The Assistant Manager for Production – TV assists with the management and operations of the Ozarks Public Television production area, produces videos that support the mission of Ozarks Public Television, and supervises, writes, produces, directs, shoots, and edits video projects as needed.

Primary Duties

1. Assists the Manager, Programming and Production – TV in producing or
acquiring programming for broadcast.

2. Supports Ozarks Public Television operations by ensuring that projects are completed as scheduled and producing fundraising events, i.e., pledge drives, auction, underwriting announcements, etc.

3. Coordinates and produces station on-air auction events.

4. Contributes to the success of Ozarks Public Broadcasting’s community engagement efforts by developing local production projects, including long form documentaries, ongoing series, interstitial elements, and video for web distribution.

5. Maintains familiarity with Ozarks Public Television’s programming schedule, including offerings from PBS and other national program distributors, with a focus on the creation of local programming that complements and supports national programming and engagement efforts.

6. Assists the Manager, Programming and Production – TV in directing the activities of the department, including supervision of staff, participation in annual project planning, task distribution, and equipment maintenance and acquisition.

7. Exercises creative and technical control of the production of video presentations and
television broadcasts by writing, producing, directing, recording, and editing single and multi-camera video productions.

8. Facilitates the production of video presentations and television broadcasts by supervising the construction or modification of sets for studio productions, selecting suitable settings for location productions, coordinating the scheduling of studio space and equipment, supervising lighting set-ups for productions, using a working knowledge of all equipment in the current department inventory, setting up and operating video equipment, and assisting with the staging and presentation of productions on and off-campus.

9. Coordinates student staff and the internship program for Ozarks Public Television production area by recruiting, training, and supervising interns and paid student workers.

10. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Manager, Programming and Production – TV.

12. Contributes to the overall success of Broadcast Services by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Television Production, Electronic Media, or a related area is required.

Experience: Three years of responsible experience with the principles and techniques of audio and video recording for electronic media productions are required. Experience with non-linear editing systems is required. Experience with Avid non-linear editing systems is preferred.

Skills: Demonstrated creativity and innovation in meeting artistic, technical, and practical challenges are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Effective organizational, administrative, supervisory abilities are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
The ability to produce and direct single and multi-camera productions is preferred. An understanding of various intercollegiate sports and the ability to identify and videotape relevant sports highlights are preferred. Knowledge of basic engineering principles, techniques, requirements, and set-ups is preferred. Strong computer background is preferred.

Effort: This position creates and edits video and audio media productions and regularly transports heavy and bulky audio and visual equipment without assistance.

Other: Occasional travel to workshops, seminars, events, and production project sites is required.

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