Media Coordinator jobs in Abilene, TX

• Abilene Christian University
• Abilene, TX FULL_TIME
• Job no: 493789
  Work Type: Staff full-time
  Location: Abilene
  Categories: Staff
  

  About ACU

  ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

  
  

  
  

  Title of Position

  Media Production Coordinator

  
  

  Posting Location

  Abilene, TX

  
  

  Department

  Journalism and Mass Communication

  
  

  Employee Class

  Nonexempt Full-time

  
  

  Basic Responsibilities

  A. Assist with video operations and production
  B. Help lead teams of students and staff to oversee all production events
  C. Maintain facilities and equipment
  D. Formulate an annual equipment plan
  E. Work with clients and campus partners

  
  

  Essential Duties

  A. Assist other ACUTV staff members and faculty to plan, coordinate and execute events
  

  • Assist with weekly video production activities in and out of the TV studio

  according to departmental needs (i.e. The Optimist Newscast, Gutenberg, etc)
  

  • Anticipate and fulfill conceptual and project needs

  B. Oversee student work
  

  • Assist with evaluation and scheduling of students for production events
  • Provide equipment and technology training for all students on staff

  • Assume responsibility for performance of the production team of students during

  events.

  C. Maintain facilities and equipment
  

  • Communicate with engineering staff, contractors and ACU IT to order supplies or

  request maintenance as needed.
  

  • Ensure equipment is secure, workflow is efficient, procedures are safe and the

  workspace is presentable for department and university tours.
  

  • Research new technology and production techniques.

  D. Work with clients and campus partners
  

  • Develop strong interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
  • Maintain satisfactory customer service throughout client contact and overall

  project delivery.

  
  

  
  

  Professional Development Requirements

  A. Skills
  
• Broadcast engineering experience


• Troubleshooting skills


• Live multi camera studio directing experience


• Technical knowledge of cameras and studio operations


• Office productivity: Google Apps, Mac and Windows experience

B. Training Modules Required

• Experience with SMPTE cables


• Graphics systems: Xpression or Chyron


• Switcher and network router training


• Wrapping and storing cables


• Working knowledge of audio boards

C. Gameday Expectations

• Required to attend or staff all games on ESPN


• Develop a setup plan for all events


• Troubleshoot issues during all games

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.