Manager, Media Production

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity

With an extremely positive attitude and an exceptional customer service orientation, serve as the operations manager for the Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) Broadcast Production Facility and associated activities and productions, and as a resource for NSCM.

Responsibilities: 

• Act as overall Operations Manager for NSCM Broadcast Production Facility. Coordinating all curricular and extra-curricular activities associated with Facility, faculty, staff, and students.

• Create, maintain, administrate, and troubleshoot dedicated network systems including network switches, servers etc. for the NSCM Broadcast Production Facility data network, audio over IP and video over IP networks. 

• Act as local IT and network services.

• Monitor facility use and support and ensure effective and efficient execution of operations.

• Supervise, schedule and manage NSCM’s Broadcast equipment checkout facility and approx. 15 staff: train equipment checkout personnel (student employees and OPS). Manages and support the checkout and inventory system.

• Oversee the production of all video and multimedia production/content produced with NSCM’s Broadcast Production Facility.

• Assist faculty with facility/classroom equipment to ensure a quality learning experience.

• Act as Project Manager of multiple small and large projects for the Broadcast Production Facility and NSCM

• Work with Senior Broadcast Technologist to research, plan, budget and develop proposals for funding, improvements, and enhancements such as new equipment purchases in the NSCM facility. Foster development of additional extracurricular activities for students inside and outside of the Broadcast Production Facility. Manage on-campus cable channel and web-based distribution of NSCM student content.

• Develop partnerships with other, appropriate on and off campus units (e.g. School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD); Campus Activities Board (CAB); Office of Instructional Resources (OIR), UCF Athletics, etc.). Assist NSCM Advising by facilitating and providing access, tours, and information for prospective and transfer students and families within NSCM Broadcast Production Facility.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing students, staff, and classroom experience.

• Knowledge and management of equipment.

• Familiarity with grant writing and proposal development.

• Master’s degree.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Resume

• Letter of Interest

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Schedule may vary depending on departmental needs.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.