Production Manager

The production manager serves as a key member of the staff/faculty guiding more than 150 students in the production of OU Nightly. The live newscast is broadcast on Cox Cable and live streamed across several platforms each afternoon during the fall and spring semesters.

Job Duties Include:

Operate and Maintain Broadcast equipment

• Undergo training required to operate and/or assign out tasks associated with Master Control such as automated commercial breaks, scheduling of programs on Nversion software, as well as training needed to explore and/or operate new technologies equipment.
• Work with engineer(s)to preform preventative maintenance, maintain equipment inventory and make recommendations when replacements are needed.
• Provide logistical arrangements and cost estimates for equipment needs and coordinate with department engineer on items.

Train and Supervise students involved in broadcasts in a collegial atmosphere

• Coordinate schedules, train and supervise students who serve on the production crew, master control crew and live shot crew for OU Nightly.
• Educate and train students on existing and new equipment used in the production of OU Nightly.
• Regularly update and maintain training manuals and checklists for students in production crew positions.
• Provide support and supervise production related activities connected to special programming including live and pre-recorded broadcasts.

Department Communication

• Attend regular meetings with other staff and student leaders to address issues and generate new ideas for broadcasts.
• Test new equipment to determine feasibility of use in broadcasts
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Schedule may be adjusted to allow for evenings and weekends surrounding sports programming.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Radio and TV, Mass Communications, or related field, AND: 

• 24 months of experience in audio/visual systems or closely related field

Equivalency/Substitution:  Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 72 months related experience

Skills:

• Television production including familiarity with directing, technical directing, studio cameras, audio board, video playback and/or master control.
• Knowledge of videotape and digital editing
• Knowledge of electronics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Regular pressure to meet productivity standards; frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; may be required to lift, bend, stoop and carry; ability to engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists or fingers; grasp objects with fingers or hands; communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in television broadcasting production including live studio production, remote production and post production.

Supervision: Student Group

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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