Student Media Studio Manager

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication, within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware, seeks a Studio/Station Manager. This role, under the direction of the Department Chairperson and in coordination with the Business Administrator and faculty, is responsible for the daily operations, upkeep, and usage of all TV studio equipment. The manager will also make recommendations for new equipment purchases, serve as the instructor of record for two production courses annually, and partner with the Student Television Network (STN) to provide guidance on student productions. The STN is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) whose productions are livestreamed and shared online.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communication, media production, or related field and five years of experience with all forms of digital media equipment, including studio and field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technological knowledge and ability to make general repairs to video and audio equipment as well as to understand new technological innovations that emerge.
Experience instructing and leading a group of individuals in the use of digital media equipment.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain all media studios in Communication Department production spaces, including all audio and video equipment therein, and the facilities of the Student Television Network (STN).
Make recommendations for technology replacements when items are damaged beyond repair or to keep up with new technological innovations.
Contract outsourcing for installation of new equipment when necessary.
Develop and implement studio/station budgetary plans, in consultation with the Department of Communication’s Chairperson and Business Administrator.
Oversee all student media productions that occur in Department of Communication studio space, including those livestreamed and those recorded for later uploading to online platforms, to ensure professional-level quality standards.
Produce, write, edit, and direct various television productions including entertainment programming, documentaries, news, recruitment videos, advertisements, and other video types.
Teach two Department of Communication production courses (studio or field) each academic year, typically one per semester.
Train students who use the Department of Communication production spaces in the correct usage of all equipment (control room, studio, field), emphasizing best practices in production quality.
Advise the STN as a Department of Communication co-curricular program, including the mentoring of its 80+ student members.
Head committee and administer awards and STN scholarship fund for students.
Meet with prospective students and parents interested in STN and broadcast media.
Provide tour support during Blue & Golden Days and Admitted Student Days, in addition to other tours throughout the year.
Recruit and supervise studio and station students who are both paid and members of the resident student organization (RSO).
Act as advisor to the RSO.
Represent the department with vendors, other education institutions, alumni, and government agencies.
Stay up to date on legal, ethical, and procedural issues pertaining to student media.
Develop policies and ethics manuals.
Monitor required licenses.
Participate in the development and implementation of special initiatives and projects.
Attend department faculty meetings and provide updates on media studios and student activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.