HEIDELBERG UNIV: Media Producer and Coor.

 

Media Producer and Coordinator

 

Category:       Admin – Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

                        Admin – Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

 

Type:  Full Time, staff – reporting to the Director of the Media Communication Center

 

Description:  Working in the newly formed Media Communication Center, the Media Producer and Coordinator will work autonomously to generate well-crafted video.  This position will coordinate, create, capture, and document campus stories through traditional and new media delivery systems to ensure that Heidelberg culture is captured and shared with many audiences.

 

Strong candidates will have proven record of creating continuity and thematic audio/video productions, an expertise and comfort performing in various media production environments; expertise in single and multiple camera productions, expertise in preparing content for distribution over various platforms, understanding of liberal arts culture.

 

Candidates must be able to interact well with MCC clients, students and staff, be able to process, organize and prepare content within tight production deadlines.  Must have excellent communication and clerical skills, ability to multi-task, and be a self-directed problem solver.

 

Qualifications:  a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or a similar field; a minimum of one year of related experience creating and presenting media; expert-level knowledge and understanding of media production methods, technology, and best practices, excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

 

Working Conditions:  Office, field and studio environments and occasional travel, ability to lift 25 lbs., late afternoon, evenings and weekend work.  Position will include some administrative/secretarial duties.  Projected start date is January 2013.

 

Heidelberg University is located in northwest Ohio with an enrollment of over 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate and off-campus programs.  From its founding in 1850, Heidelberg University has believed in the dignity of the individual and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.  Heidelberg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation or disability in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies and programs, financial aid programs, employment practices and athletic and other school-administered programs and activities. See www.heidelberg.edu for additional information.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately.   For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2012.  Submit a letter of application, resume, and letters of recommendation from three references to Ms. Jeannine Curns, Director of Human Resources, Heidelberg University, 310 E. Market Street, Tiffin, Ohio  44883.  Electronic submissions to jcurns@heidelberg.edu are encouraged.  A portfolio of work should be available (if requested) including examples of continuity and complexity productions.