Job Details

Position Title: Studio & Digital Media Operations Coordinator - College of Business and Economics

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Media Operations Specialist

The College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Studio & Digital Media Operations Coordinator (Media Operations Specialist, PB039).

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the operation, support, and continuous improvement of the college’s media production environments and related audiovisual services. Primary activities include serving as the lead video and audio editor; coordinating recording, livestreaming, and distribution services; designing graphics, special effects, and animations for digital content; and providing broadcast-quality classroom and event audiovisual support; supervising student employees; and serving as the lead technical resource for studio, podcast, photography, and related media technologies.

This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Staff position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead technical operations for media production spaces, including recording studio, podcast studio, photography, and related digital media environments
• Operate, configure, and maintain broadcast-grade audio, video, and signal distribution systems
• Works as the hands-on primary video and audio editor; plans and executes livestreaming and post-production workflows
• Provide classroom and event audiovisual support
• Supervise, hire, schedule, train, assign work to, and evaluate student employees
• Provide consultation, training, and hands-on support to faculty, staff, and student users
• Assess media technology needs; manage inventory; recommend equipment purchases
• Monitor expenditures and track multiple funding streams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in media production, instructional technology, communications technology, information technology, digital media, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting audio, video, and media production environments
• Experience operating, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining audiovisual, recording, streaming, computer, and related peripheral equipment
• Experience with livestreaming, recording, and advanced post-production editing
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support, consultation, and training
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $64,000 – $70,000.