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• Operate under the direction of a Supervisor, Producer/Director, and/or client to realize the creative vision of video and audio projects, such as regional broadcasts, national broadcasts, athletic game day videos, and documentaries
• Set-up and operate video recording, audio, and lighting equipment, in studio and on location
• Apply the technical aspects of light, lenses, filters, and camera settings to achieve the desired effects
• Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts, such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted
• Participate in surveys for remote production locations and in the planning of production design and approach, settings, lighting, microphone placement, and cable runs
• Determine availability of power for lighting and audio needs
• Organize raw footage; prepare and revise edit decision lists, as needed
• Edit video and audio materials
• Log and archive materials according to established data asset management guidelines
• Coordinate and provide Producer/Director with production materials such as music cuts, stills, graphics, and visual elements for studio and remote production needs
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as camera pedestals, lighting equipment, audio equipment, and other professional equipment
• Notify maintenance technicians in a timely manner when equipment is not functioning properly
• Maintain and update equipment checklists, tracking equipment condition and availability
• Make recommendations to Supervisor when stocks of parts, components, or other materials need to be replenished, and when new equipment, editing platforms, etc., may be needed
• Evaluate completed products for adherence to established technical standards
• Log required information on production order forms, timesheets, discrepancy reports, and other report forms as required
• Answer questions for, train, and provide direction to other technical-service and part-time employees/students, as needed
• Operate University vehicles

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

Job Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Over 1 year up to and including 3 years of effective experience.

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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