Review Vacancy
TitleMedia Innovation Center and Old Westbury TV Studio Manager
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)
Salary RangeFrom $57151 to $75000 Annually
Duties Description The Media Innovation Center and Old Westbury TV (MIC/OWTV) Studio Manager is responsible for managing Old Westbury's state-of-the-art TV studio and multimedia facilities. To achieve this goal, the Studio Manager will collaborate with MIC-affiliated faculty. The Studio Manager will have a dual role of both maintaining the facilities and equipment to ensure the smooth year-round operation of MIC/OWTV, as well as serving as a mentor and supervisor for students, interns, and volunteers, ensuring that MIC/OWTV remains a community space aligned with Old Westbury's social justice mission. The Studio Manager will also supervise support staff. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Principal Responsibilities:
Oversee student workers to maintain checkout and lab hours.
Oversee equipment checkout policies, hours and student staff (or volunteers).
Maintain Media Innovation Center/OWTV facility, including studio and field production equipment.
Conduct regular inventory of equipment and maintain inventory records.
Establish, implement, and conduct trainings for studio best practices.
Work with students daily in field and studio production and post production.
Promptly identify equipment in need of repair and inform the Director of Media Production.
Research and purchase new field and studio equipment, in consultation with media production faculty.
Supervise student interns and student staff.
Supervise the support staff.
Facilitate the production, distribution, and promotion of student media.
Provide the technical, pedagogical, and managerial support needed to develop campus TV/multimedia resources.
Support media production classes by testing and preparing equipment and teaching spaces prior to classes as per instructor requests.
Work with faculty on strategic planning for facility upgrades and initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty on grant writing.
Facilitate co-curricular student activities and workshops for student media makers.
Coordinate with other campus sectors during renovation/construction phases.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficiency in field video and audio production.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and using Digital Asset Systems (DAM).
Proficiency in TV studio production that includes a working knowledge of operating control room and studio equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Primary functions are those of a media office and studio setting.
Operation of media equipment requires repetitive hand motions and fine coordination.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling light to moderate weighs is also a primary function of the job.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in media or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, i.e., an Associate's degree and two (2) years of full-time related work experience OR four (4) years of full-time related work experience.
Professional experience in TV/video and/or multimedia production.
Experience teaching, training, or mentoring developing media makers.
Previous supervisory and/or project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Master's degree in media or related field.
Three (3) plus years professional experience in TV/video or multimedia production or journalism.
Experience utilizing TV, video, or emerging media for community engagement or social justice.
Experience managing a media production facility and field production equipment.
Experience engaging with a diverse, working student population.
Additional Comments Salary range: $57,151.00 - $75,000.00 (plus location pay of $4,000.00) commensurate with education and experience
Comprehensive benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf
Position Type: Professional
Official Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant
Campus Title: Media Innovation Center and Old Westbury TV Studio Manager
Department: American Studies/Media and Communications
FTE: Full-time
Negotiating Unit: UUP
Salary Grade: SL-3
FLSA Status: Exempt
The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu, Jobs & Careers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address colellal@oldwestbury.edu
Address
Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu - Jobs & Careers
Notes on ApplyingApplication Instructions:
Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194917:
1. cover letter,
2. resume,
3. a copy of your highest degree transcript,
4. a portfolio of select media work,
5. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
6. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).
Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Only applications submitted online will be considered.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications to begin immediately. Open until filled.
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.
Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.