Media Production Specialist II

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The Media Production Group (MPG) is currently accepting applications for a Media Production Specialist. This position provides creative, technical, and service related support for a range of media technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias.
• SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EDUCATION: Yes, When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.
• SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes , When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in studio production by setting up cameras, lights, and audio equipment, and using a studio switcher to ensure as professional a product as possible.
• Maintains Studio Space by conducting quarterly inventories, and providing equipment maintenance to ensure everything is ready to go when productions occur.
• Edits Video created by unit by downloading video, performing a 90 percent rough-cut, and exporting videos in appropriate format to pass projects on to supervisor for completion.
• Also edit a monthly podcast by cutting and mixing audio and maintaining communication with producers and content creators to seek approval and publication by clients.
• Assists in field shoots by gathering gear, setting up camera equipment at location, and running camera and audio (for the event coverage shoots) to facilitate a productive video shoot.
• Contributes to unit goals by assisting unit photographer with assignments including set-up of equipment, communication with clients, and acting as a stand-in to ensure successful photography shoots.

Benefits

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees