Job Information
Bowling Green State University Producer/Director in Bowling Green, Ohio
Producer/Director
Bowling Green State University
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Enrollment Management
Opening Date: 06/13/2024
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU00465
Department: Enrollment Management
Closing: Continuous
Summary
To produce and direct both studio and location, multi-camera and single camera, and other media projects as assigned. Almost all projects will include conception, design, budget, writing, lighting, audio, videography, editing, and managing/training students. The position of producer/director requires an understanding of complex technical material, knowledge of the complexities of human interaction, and a comprehension of the delicate intricacies of storytelling.
Essential Functions
• Produces television programs or series for various forms of distribution. Includes: concept design; budget; script writing; reserving equipment and production crews; coordinating with technical staff; videography; audio; editing; and in some cases, distribution. Involves working with outside clients and University clients to produce content.
• Directs live or live-to-tape multi-camera television productions. Includes: set-up; supervision of student crews; lighting, camera; audio direction; overall visual look and design; and post-production to complete the project.
• Trains and mentors WBGU-PBS student staff positions. Includes development and supervision of interns and graduate students as assigned.
• Writes scripts, from research and interviews, for television productions, station promotions and station development department. Writes transitions and/or storylines for performance and/or feature work for television productions.
• Edits television projects and/or segments.
• Completes the budgeting and administration process for television projects.
• Researches topics for development into television and/or media projects. May involve grant writing.
• Operates various pieces of production equipment, also will be required to update skills with newly purchased equipment and software programs used for media production.
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
• Bachelors Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.
The following Degree is preferred:
• Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications, Visual Communication Technology or Film Production
The following Experience is required:
• 3 years professional experience in a multi-camera studio production environment
• 3 years professional experience producing/directing multi-camera productions
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
This position dictates a high-level of expertise in Adobe Creative Suite software applications as they apply to creative Media Production for web, social media and on-air. The ability to quickly identify creative solutions to problems or needs of internal and external clients is incumbent upon the position. A strong ability to think strategically and to lead multiple projects from initial concept to completion is a priority of the position. Decisions determine the direction and success of videos produced for BGSU and WBGU-PBS.
Knowledge and experience operating in and directing single/multiple ca