General Information
| Job Description | BROADCAST COMM MGR 1 | Working Title | Director of Video and Photography |
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| Job Code | 000403 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | University Communications - D01189 | Department Head | Johnny Cruz |
| Supervisor | Johnny Cruz | Effective Date | 09/21/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 007467 | VISUAL COMM SPEC 4 | 2.0 |
| 007452 | BROADCAST COMM SPEC 4 | 1.0 |
| 007451 | BROADCAST COMM SPEC 3 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets. |
Custom Scope
| Responsible for overall management of a campus' broadcast operation, which may be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Responsibilities include comprehensive operational, fiscal, and personnel administration, including volunteers. Responsible for compliance with all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations. |
Department Custom Scope
| The UC Riverside Office of University Communications provides campus leadership in planning, coordinating, and implementing communications programs that foster increased awareness, understanding, and support of UCR?s mission, vision, accomplishments, and needs among its many internal and external constituencies. The Director of Video and Photography establishes and executes a vision for effective video and photo communications to support the university's strategic goals. The position oversees all aspects of the University Communications video production and photography operation, which includes but is not limited to supervising staff and managing content creation, equipment and asset inventory, workflow, digital video and photo assets, and projects. Please note: finalists will be required to show a portfolio of their work. Additionally, the budgeted amount for this position is up to $117,000. This position is eligible for hybrid accommodations until 9/2022 with a longer-term hybrid option considered. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's Degree in a related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with digital asset management. | Preferred |
| Experience developing and managing budgets. | Preferred |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Manage all phases of video production and photography, from identification and planning of projects to producing, shooting, and editing. Oversee multimedia content creation and visual storytelling. | 35 |
| Provides staff oversight that may include staff, students and outside volunteers; staff personnel administration including recruiting, selecting, evaluating, and, as necessary, taking corrective action. | 20 |
Formulates approaches, policies, and procedures to address major station management, fiscal, and personnel issues.
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10 |
| Initiates identification, acquisition, and installation of broadcast production equipment. | 10 |
Provides fiscal management, including financial report preparation and operating within budget constraints.
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10 |
Interprets FCC rulings and initiates appropriate changes in policies to ensure compliance.
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5 |
May represent the department and campus on internal and external boards and professional and trade organizations.
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5 |
| Establish and refine workflows for project intake, production, and post-production. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong interpersonal communication skills. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of programmatic, financial, and operational concepts, principles, and best practices. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of broadcast operations, including FCC rules/regulations. | Required |
| Strong management skills to select, lead, direct, motivate, evaluate, and take corrective action with staff as required; strong skills to lead and motivate student employees and volunteers. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of short and long range strategic planning. | Required |
| Strong management skills to maintain fiscal integrity, formulate and implement operational procedures, and ensure compliance with all rules and regulations. | Required |
| Knowledge of multimedia storytelling in an owned, earned, or shared media context. | Required |
| Ability to collaborate and build consensus. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of editing software, including Adobe Premiere CC. | Required |
| Mastery of video production and/or photography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and rigging. | Required |
| Presentation and verbal communications skills. | Required |
| Superior project management, production, and organizational skills. | Required |
| Required Knowledge of current video production, photography, or multimedia trends, which may include aerial videography, 360, VR, and other tactics. | Required |
| Leadership and organization skills required to manage projects at all stages of production. | Required |
| Knowledge of equipment maintenance and management. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |