Media Production Coordinator / Lecturer, Communication

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at University of Tampa seeks a Media Production Coordinator (MPC) , a 12-month Instructional Staff position supporting CAL faculty, staff, and students through instructional assistance, facility operations, and half-time teaching of production courses. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Requirements

M.F.A. or M.A. in a relevant field
Significant professional experience
Proficiency in macOS/Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, DCI workflows—including high-volume DCP creation—Virtual Production with Unreal Engine, ETC consoles, and LED lighting systems.
Broad knowledge of video/film/audio production and post-production tools
Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repair
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide workshops, demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction on production equipment, lighting, cameras, audio workflows, and the Virtual Production Studio.
Assist faculty during classes and manage equipment setup, delivery, breakdown, storage, and emergency troubleshooting.
Support events showcasing student work, sometimes outside standard hours.
Manage all production facilities—including the Equipment Cage, sound stage, prop storage, audio suites, and lab-based video equipment—ensuring functionality, organization, and security.
Oversee inventory, reservations, checkout systems, acquisition, tagging, barcoding, maintenance, and basic repairs.
Order consumables and replacement items as needed.
Manage the DCI-compliant cinema system and cinema-related events in the Charlene A. Gordon Theatre, including festivals, screenings, and student or faculty showcases.
Train and supervise 4–6 student workers and maintain a service-oriented environment.
Teach 12 credit hours annually in film/video, television, audio, or related media-production courses aligned with college needs and candidate expertise.