MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE: MCTV PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 1157

FLSA: MANAGEMENT


Job Summary


Develops, plans, supervises and automates the cable television programming at Maricopa Colleges Television (MCTV).


Scope


This position works in the area of MCTV. Work contacts include administrators, staff, and outside agencies. Equipment used includes standard office and cable television equipment.


Supervision Received


This position reports to the Director MCTV; receives general direction regarding routine matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine matters.


Supervision Exercised


May supervise full-time, part-time, temporary, student, and volunteer staff.


Representative Duties


Plans, develops, recommends, and implements program schedules; disseminates program information to internal and external agencies; analyzes current market trends and changes to determine programming; monitors station to ensure compliance and coordination with external and internal standards and regulations; programs automation hardware and software for 24/7 cable station operation; supervises, directs and schedules assigned staff; assists in planning and budget preparation; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: methods, practices, equipment and terminology used in video design and production; project management; current cable television automation hardware and software.


Ability to: plan and audition programs; interpret data to determine projected programming; write and design program information and materials for use in a variety of media; utilize current cable television automation hardware and software; communicate orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree with experience in public broadcasting in a supervisory capacity.


Special Conditions of Employment




Working Conditions


Positions in this class may require extended CRT viewing. After hours and/or weekend work may be required. On-call via telephone and/or pager required. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.


This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.