Multimedia Assistant- Creative (Contractual)

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Multimedia Assistant- Creative (Contractual)-(240000JH)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Multimedia Assistant for Creative, reporting to the Director of Digital Media, will oversee the videography and video production efforts for Towson University Athletics. The Multimedia Assistant will be familiar and comfortable with DSLR cameras, post-production, lighting, etc. This position will develop best standards and practices for coverage of events and for shoots. This position will also work with the Director of Digital Media and both internal and external partners to identify needs, solutions, and work to raise the quality of video production. The Multimedia Assistant will help in the maintaining and upgrading of equipment and in the recruitment and training of student interns. This position will also help complete other duties as assigned.

Multimedia Assistant- Creative (Contractual)-(240000JH)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Multimedia Assistant for Creative, reporting to the Director of Digital Media, will oversee the videography and video production efforts for Towson University Athletics. The Multimedia Assistant will be familiar and comfortable with DSLR cameras, post-production, lighting, etc. This position will develop best standards and practices for coverage of events and for shoots. This position will also work with the Director of Digital Media and both internal and external partners to identify needs, solutions, and work to raise the quality of video production. The Multimedia Assistant will help in the maintaining and upgrading of equipment and in the recruitment and training of student interns. This position will also help complete other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities for the Multimedia Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, coordinates, and develops plans for video coverage of events and shoots for athletics videos
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are maintained; keeps inventory records; and ensures security of equipment
• Ensures operational readiness of equipment and distribution systems; troubleshoots and repairs minor problems; and performs preventive maintenance and refers major problems to supervisor
• Assists with live production of games when needed

The work hours for this position include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Travel is required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in the operation of audio-visual or multimedia equipment

Working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of multimedia equipment; ability to operate multimedia equipment; to use electronic testing, hand and power tools; to perform extensive standing and walking; to lift and carry multimedia and testing equipment; to use personal computers; to communicate effectively; to follow oral and written instructions.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media & Film or a related field; or related experience in the industry
• Background in video production
• Knowledge of systems and equipment used for video production
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once with varying deadlines
• Ability to show good judgement and represent the Towson University Athletic Department in a positive light

Salary and Benefits

$21.12 per hour and a contract that offers annual leave, holidays, sick days. Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Organization

:Athletics Division

Primary Location

:Main Campus

Job Posting

:Jul 15, 2024