Television Producer Director

							ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY                                                     JOB DESCRIPTION___

TITLE:  Television Producer/Director
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2011
DEPARTMENT:         School of AREAS’ Media & Communications Unit
REPORTS TO: Director of Media and Communications
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable – Commensurate with education and experience

FUNDING SOURCE:

Justification of Position: This position is 100% funded by the School of Agriculture, Research,
Extension and Applied Sciences (AREAS). The position is critical in order to implement several objectives of
the unit.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Television Producer assists with production planning, establishes
technical procedures and methods, evaluates and recommends equipment purchases, operates equipment, edits
recordings, performs maintenance, instructs technicians, assesses tape (and digital) quality and prepares
reports, and maintains correct signal parameters.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Television Producer is responsible for providing expertise in the area
of television and video production. Through this position this individual serves as a team member of the
School of AREAS’ Media and Communications Unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   Serves as the technical director/switcher of live and live-to-server/tape HD/SD video projects, and as
     technical director/switcher on field and studio multi-camera productions for documentary, magazine,
     corporate, and educational programs.
   Utilizes multi-cameras, graphics, varying playback sources, digital effects, and complex SD/HD signal
     flow/routing to achieve Director-called final switched product.
   Participates in a variety of broadcast and closed-circuit operations, including: setup and operation of
     broadcast equipment in the origination, transmission, reception, evaluation, and recording of audio and
     video signals.
   Attend and participate in required conferences, training, workshops, etc. that are designed to enhance
     skills and knowledge.
   Maintain a working relationship with all AREAS and University’s faculty and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in telecommunications, communications, video production, or related
    field and two years of professional experience in broadcast or high-end instructional or industrial
    television production, including hands-on experience with video switches, video routers, server and
    tape machines, digital video effects, video monitors, and cameras required. Strong journalism and
    story-telling ability; knowledge of and experience with Sony and/or Grass Valley/Thompson HD video
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       switchers; ability to manage projects and digital workflow in a live production environment; and
       ability to work independently within a deadline-driven, live production atmosphere needed. Additional
       experience with videography, lighting audio, and editing on non-linear/digital editing systems
       preferred. Three to five years total experience preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
The applicant must be dependable; able to work without supervisor’s constant oversight; must have excellent
interpersonal, customer relations, communications, and organizational skills; effective time management
skills; computer skills; ability to complete projects by deadline; proficient with Microsoft Office Products,
E-mail and Internet; organized; successful experience working in a team environment; ability to manage
multiple priorities, objectives, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents.
     Cover letter detailing your qualifications as they related to this position.
     Comprehensive resume
     Copy of an official college transcripts (certified original transcripts required at the time of hire)
     Three current letters of recommendation.

   I. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

      1. Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods
      2. Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds
      3. Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance
         and speed into account
      4. Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
      5. Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools
      6. Normal dexterity of hands and fingers
      7. Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
      8. Normal endurance

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions of this
job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility; however, should not be
considered an all-inclusive listing of the job requirements.



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