Producer/Director - Broadcast and Audio Services (Bellisario College of Communications)

Responsibilities

• Studio Operations and Technical Support
• Maintain, schedule, and troubleshoot two broadcast studios and three voiceover booths
• Coordinate facility usage for both academic and non-academic productions
• Collaborate with the IT department to manage facility card access and technical needs
• Research emerging broadcast industry technologies and recommend equipment upgrades
• Student Training and Instructional Support
• Train students in broadcast classes, as well as affiliated organizations and clubs, on studio and field equipment
• Design and deliver hands-on workshops, instructional materials, and visual guides throughout the academic year
• Provide training on field recording equipment and broadcast-related software tools
• Production and Content Management
• Produce a 10-minute radio news broadcast each semester
• Support projects including newscasts, podcasts, and other audio related productions
• Assist with the college's internet radio station (CommRadio) and other TV productions as needed
• Curriculum and Content Administration
• Develop, organize, and maintain supplemental production materials each semester using cloud storage
• Archive course and production materials at the end of each semester

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in audio broadcast production and operations
• Strong technical troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Experience training and instructing students or production teams
• Technical Skills: Candidates should have working knowledge of:
• Mac OS
• Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Adobe Audition)
• Ross Inception newsroom software
• WheatNet consoles and Alesis mixers
• Tascam SD field recorders
• Comrex telephones, JK Audio phone interfaces, and Denon SD recorders
• Work Arrangement: This is a f ully on-site role based in University Park, PA.
• Why Join Us:
• This is a unique opportunity to work closely with students and faculty in a dynamic academic environment while supporting innovative broadcast production and training the next generation of media professionals.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• If filled as Producer/Director - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications:
• None
• If filled as Producer/Director - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• SALARY & BENEFITS
• The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $74,000.00.
• Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
• CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988,

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Additional Information

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