Coordinating Producer, Student Media Productions

Join our community and experience Emerson College! 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Background 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.

• This position is generally sedentary; movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
• Continuous oral and written communication with co‑workers and supervisors is essential.
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color‑coding, and read fine print will be expected.

• General office conditions
• Exposed to moderate noise levels
• May occasionally be exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperatures

Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state…