Coordinating Producer, Student Media Productions

Coordinating Producer, Student Media Productions

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Coordinating Producer, Student Media Productions

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The Coordinating Producer, Student Media Productions leads the College’s most visible student media platforms: the EVVY Awards and the Emerson Media Network, which unifies Emerson Channel and Emerson Channel Sports. This role integrates content development, operational oversight, and mentorship into a cohesive strategy that advances institutional visibility and student career readiness. Reporting to the Director, Production Facilities, the Coordinating Producer ensures high-quality public-facing content while providing students with structured, portfolio-driven experiences that reflect real-world media environments.

Essential

Job Duties

• Lead creative and operational strategy for a slate of student-led productions, including the EVVY Awards, Emerson Channel programming, and Emerson Channel Sports content. Align content planning and delivery with institutional storytelling goals and the academic calendar.
• Oversee production cycles through student-led teams, managing timelines, deliverables, and production standards across pre-production, production, and post.
• Mentor and supervise diverse student teams across production, equipment, post-production, graphics, and marketing, with an emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and professional development.
• Establish and maintain editorial standards across platforms to ensure alignment with College values, accessibility requirements, and brand identity.
• Coordinate with departments, including Emerson Productions, Media Technologies & Production (MTP), Visual & Media Arts (VMA), Athletics, and Student Affairs, to facilitate resource sharing and streamline workflows.
• Track engagement and impact metrics for each project. Use analytics as a learning tool to inform content development and assess outcomes for both students and the institution.
• Model professional production practices, staying current with trends in live event broadcasting, digital storytelling, and distribution platforms.
• Support institutional events as needed with student-led media content and coverage, especially during peak visibility moments such as Commencement.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Broadcast, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in live event or multi-camera production environments.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring creative teams and producing high-quality video content.
• Fluency with digital distribution platforms, especially You Tube and social media.
• Prior involvement in large-scale institutional or public-facing events.
• Strong editorial instincts and ability to shape narrative across multiple content formats.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, levels of experience, and areas of study.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• with television and film production equipment and the ability to guide students in their use.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace and the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with clear communication skills and a strong mentoring approach.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…