Multimedia Content Producer and Local Content Lead

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7241073 (Ref.No. BSU42712)
Posted: May 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Multimedia Content Producer and Local Content Lead is responsible for creating high-quality video and audio content for all Ball State Public Media platforms, including Ball State PBS, Indiana Public Radio, YouTube, and social media channels. The individual in this position serves as the lead producer of on-air membership, underwriting, and promotional assets in audio and video formats for Ball State Public Media.

Join the dynamic team at Ball State Public Media as our Multimedia Content Producer & Local Content Lead! Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for storytelling and a knack for multimedia production? In this role, you'll spearhead the creation of top-notch video and audio content across all our platforms, including Ball State PBS, Indiana Public Radio, YouTube, and social media channels. Your responsibilities will include leading the production of on-air membership, underwriting, and promotional assets, collaborating with our production team and student fellows, and managing projects from conception to completion. If you have a Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, media, film, broadcasting, or a related field, along with proficiency in professional-grade equipment and software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop, we want to hear from you! Bring your innovative ideas and technical skills to our team, and help us shape the future of public media content. Apply now and be part of something special!

Job Function:

Minimum Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, media, film, broadcasting, communications, or related field

2. Associate’s degree and two years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree

3. High school diploma or GED plus an additional combination of education or experience in IT equivalent to four years.

Minimum Experience:

At least two years of experience shooting and editing video, preferably for a media organization.
Proven experience in project management, demonstrating the ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in non-linear editing, such as Avid, Final Cut Pro;
Three years of experience in digital media editing, camera operations, script writing, electronic graphics, lighting, and DVD authoring.
Advanced knowledge of media recording, editing, and technical and creative aspects of media productions using professional grade equipment and software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead project teams in multimedia production efforts. Coordinate with production team and student fellows to manage and monitor content projects, collaborating with the Director of Audience Development on all productions.
Creatively write, produce, and edit segments and shows, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards, with aesthetic execution.
Develop inventive, imaginative, and original media with creativity and innovative approaches across platforms.
Manage video projects from conception to completion, coordinating teams and resources, with other departments, faculty, students, and freelance contractors.
Maintain technical standards and brand consistency in video projects.
Publish and promote videos across multiple platforms, working with Director of Audience Development to analyze and evaluate viewership data.
Stay current on multimedia production trends and technologies. Learn and implement emerging technologies to enhance production processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Coordinate, capture, and edit video and audio for on-air and online distribution.
Assign, oversee and review work, orient and train student employees and make recommendations as to interviewing and selection, performance appraisal, compensation, and discipline.
Serve as lead producer of on-air membership, underwriting, and promotional assets in audio and video formats for Ball State Public Media.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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