Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS, USA

Salary Grade/Minimum Salary 14/ Minimum: 41,000 Department Profile The University Television Center provides broadcast-quality creative production services to the university community. Essential Duties And Responsibilities The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
• Produce video and multimedia projects from start to finish for internal and external clients with minimal supervision. Must be able to work with clients to find creative solutions that meet client needs and budgets, from initial concept through scripting, shooting, editing, and delivering the final product through either broadcast quality media or web based platforms in a variety of video formats. Effectively communicate production needs to other television center staff and act as project manager for larger projects requiring staff support. • Provide leadership to the television center and the university in the areas of creative services, videography, editing, general production techniques, and multimedia content creation. Act as instructor in production technique to staff members and students as required. • Act as a crew member for live productions in a variety of roles. Must carry out any other instructions given by the center director. • Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in broadcast, television / film production, or equivalent Five years' experience in television production with proven creative skills in concept development, writing, directing, videography, editing, and coordinating television productions from start to finish. Expertise in non-linear video editing methods is essential. Skills in multimedia content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud (including AfterEffects, Premiere, and Photoshop), web based multimedia development tools, DVD authoring, experience in production in the high definition video formats. Project management, client relations, and marketing skills. Proficient in DSLR / full format videography. Preferred Qualifications; Master's degree in television production, interactive media production, or related field. Proficiency with single camera, 4K television production using prime lenses in a commercial / promotional environment. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Must have demonstrated skills in creative services (concept development, scriptwriting, and working with other creative positions) videography, editing, and client relations. This position is expected to produce video projects from concept to completion. Working Conditions And Physical Effort This position is expected to work with minimal supervision. This person must be able to setup and operate a field camera both from a camera support system and shoot handheld (news style) with a variety of ENG/EFP broadcast lenses. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Frequent - externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours may be anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position. Frequent walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, sitting, stooping / kneeling / crouching / crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and electronically. Hearing requirements: Heavy telephone contact requires ability to hear and respond to telephone conversations. Ability to listen for critical audio issues in audio recording required. Flexibility to work beyond regular work hours as needed. Instructions For Applying Apply online and include cover letter, resume, link to demo reel, and three letters of reference. Questions may be directed to: David Garraway Director, University Television Center david.garraway@msstate.edu No phone calls, please. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. Advertised: May 10 2019 Central Daylight Time






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