Television Production Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service and Support:

? Video tape events on location and in the studio.

? Edit using Avid Adrenaline non-linear editor and linear edit suite.

? Producing by meeting with clients and writing scripts.

? Maintain field and studio production equipment.

? Create digital video masters for cable channel and web distribution

? Author DVDs

? Serve as GRCC representative for the K-12 Educational Channel

? Provide production guidance and support for Grand Rapids Public Schools

? Marketing of programs developed by GRCC

? Maintain original and master footage database

 

Solutions: Maintain an awareness of new technologies that will support the College?s Vision for a ?learner centered? institution.Make recommendations for equipment replacement and system upgrades. Evaluate new technology, provide analysis and evaluation relative to how they apply to our operation and assist or lead in their implementation.

 

Process and Documentation: Document service and support processes and activities to establish standards and set expectations for customer service.Work closely with customers, staff and leaders within the Learning Resources and Technology Solutions Division to create processes assuring expectations are met in terms of responsiveness, accurate communication of information, timelines, quality and services, assuring overall customer satisfaction. Keep system manuals, drawings, software and supplies organized in a neat/orderly manner.

 

Collaboration: Learner Resources and Technology Solutions Team members must effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in providing learners with comprehensive technology support.  Specifically, team members must integrate collaboration with each other and with representatives from the Learning Academy, Learning Commons, Enterprise and Solutions units into routine operations and daily functions.Willing to work a ?flexible? schedule which will regularly include nights and weekends. Keep work area neat and orderly.

 

Continuous Improvement: Pursue continuing education keeping pace with job related certifications and changing and evolving job responsibilities, and staying informed of issues facing the College and the community it serves.Attend training courses relating to operation of related equipment and systems. Stay current with industry advances and innovations through journals, seminars, workshops, tradeshows, and supplier representatives.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

? Bachelor's degree in film/video/television production strongly preferred.

? Three to five years successful work experience in television production strongly preferred.

? Experience in an educational/learning environment preferred.

? Strong Avid Media Composer editing skills.

? Strong professional video camera operating skills, both hand-held and studio; high-definition video experience preferred.

? Thorough understanding of various digital video formats and video compression.

? Experience in studio and location professional lighting techniques.

? Experience directing multi-camera, full-crew live and taped productions.

? Strong software knowledge in Adobe products including Photoshop and Audition.

? Experience authoring professional DVDs.

? Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot basic software and hardware problems.

? Excellent interpersonal and phone skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, to assist students and staff in a professional manner.

? Experience tutoring/teaching adult students.

? Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and to effectively work as a member of a team.

? Ability and willingness to acquire keep up-to-date professional/technical skills research and implement new technologies used in the industry related to the college?s support requirements.

? Ability to handle multiple priorities, and solve production problems quickly in a high stress situation.

? Successful experience working with diverse populations.Ability to transport equipment to non-traditional areas. Ability to adapt with changing media technologies.

 

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter (including the position number MON03) and resume by July 28, 2006, to Human Resources, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295 or fax to 616-234-3907.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Grand Rapids Community College is engaged in an effort to increase diversity and inclusiveness.  Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

 

Grand Rapids Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer