Producer​/Director

Department: Office of University Branding

Classification: Media Specialist 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

The GMU-TV network provides a wide array of award winning educational, informational, and public affairs programming to Northern Virginia, the nation's capital, and the world. Our mission is to support excellence in learning and teaching by producing quality educational and informational programming. We do this by creating video enhanced courses for distributed learning; programming promoting the research and scholarly activity of Mason faculty and students;

and community outreach programming for public awareness and recruitment.

The Producer/Director is responsible for conceptualizing, final scripting, directing, shooting, and editing assigned GMU-TV productions under the guidance of the General Manager/Executive Producer or a Senior Producer. This position is also responsible for developing program ideas. Writes reports, maintains studio/facility equipment, and promotes and supports OUB/GMU-TV activities as assigned.

• Conceptualize, script, direct, shoot, and edit assigned GMU-TV productions;
• Meet with supervisor and/or assigned clients to receive production briefs and clarify scope;
• Develop production concept/strategy and production schedule in collaboration with the General Manager/Executive Producer;
• Serve as primary producer and director for assigned productions;
• Supervise assigned production crew members on specific productions;
• Ensure all assigned projects and tasks are completed within the deadline;
• Manage multiple projects, and edit, design, and produce multi-media programs;
• Follow up with General Manager/Executive Producer to ensure all completed projects are reviewed in a timely manner;
• Explore new options and suggest ideas for production improvements. Stay current with industry trends and bring specific recommendations to senior staff regarding GMU-TV's workflow, processes, hardware, and software;
• Seek professional development opportunities and participate in training;
• Recommend and contribute to the development of new programming that supports Mason/OUB/GMU-TV goals and mission;
• Provide frequent, constructive feedback to General Manager, Executive Producer, crew, and clients regarding production progress, challenges, and needs;
• Ensure crew has the necessary knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to accomplish goals. Educate and inform production crews about new or different procedures. Suggest areas for professional improvement. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FCC) and with industry and campus standards.

• Provide production support, serving as videographer, editor, audio technician, or other crew roles for assigned productions;
• Assist other Producer/Directors with the development of creative concepts;
• Complete duties as assigned by the General Manager within established deadlines. Follow established guidelines for production and policy;
• Stay current with industry trends and make recommendations to management;
• Provide frequent, constructive feedback to General Manager/Executive Producer and crew, regarding production equipment needs.

• Help create a positive image for GMU-TV, OUB, and the university;
• Present a positive, forward-looking image of the university and GMU-TV;
• Provide tours of GMU-TV facilities as needed;
• Make recommendations for promotional opportunities and/or goods and services;
• Promote GMU-TV at various events;
• Assist other members of OUB, and/or the university as assigned;
• Participate in OUB events and committees;
• Provide frequent, constructive feedback to General Manager/Executive Producer/assigned project leaders regarding concerns and needs;
• Participate and take leadership roles in OUB projects and/or committees;
• Contribute to customer service and outreach improvements;
• Identify methods to improve customer service and department alumni education.

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, film or video production, communication, multimedia design, or photography is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of the college degree requirement;
• Demonstrated professional video production or producer experience is required (typically, at least two years);
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in directing; lighting, audio acquisition, and videography techniques in field and studio situations; nonlinear editing; and video compression, basic equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance;
• Expertise in the operation of professional studio and field video production equipment;
• Proficiency in scriptwriting,…