MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: MCTV POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

GRADE: 16

JOB CODE: 1163

FLSA: MANAGEMENT

Job Summary

Develops and maintains post production processes and procedures. Supervises assigned staff in facilitating the completion of all MCTV contracted and requested post production projects.

Scope

This position works in the area of MCTV at Scottsdale Community College while providing district-wide cable television production services. Work contacts include administrators, staff, faculty, students, volunteers, outside agencies and clientele. Equipment used includes standard office equipment, state-of-the-art broadcast analog and digital broadcast equipment and delivery systems.

Supervision Received

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

Supervision Exercised

Supervises assigned staff which may include faculty, temporary, student, and volunteer staff.

Representative Duties

Responsible for delivering deadline-driven television/video production, all requested and contracted post production elements; plans, develops, recommends, and implements post production schedule; determines post production deadlines and is responsible for the completion of all post production elements including the completion of all graphical and animated elements; oversees the integration of post production equipment and platforms and related industry peripherals; analyzes post production systems needs and develops post production equipment recommendations; monitors and manages post production to ensure compliance and coordination with external and internal standards, regulations and requests; establishes in-house training programs; operates station equipment; 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 larger video post production suites; multiple non-linear digital platforms including Avid platforms and Final Cut Pro editing systems, AfterEffects software, Boris software, Dreamweaver software 2D and 3D compositing and ProTools and other similar post production software.

Ability to: manage resources to satisfy requirements for multiple complex post production projects from inception to completion; design and install state-of-the art post production equipment and related peripherals; troubleshoot post production problems both aesthetically and technically; 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 in broadcast communications and/or experience in commercial television, digital television, demonstrated experience in a television station or post production facility. Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment

On call 24 hours.

Working Conditions

After hours and/or weekend work may be required. On-call via telephone and/or pager required.

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.