TV Producer/Director BS9530

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Craig Woods, craig.woods@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$45000 - $65,000 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

As a member of the OSU Agricultural Services unit, the TV Producer/Director is the primary editor for the half-hour weekly television show Oklahoma Gardening, as well as a member of our video team producing other media products on behalf of OSU Agriculture. The successful candidate will edit, color correct and mix and master audio using Adobe Premiere to produce a final broadcast master in adherence to broadcast and digital standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Solely responsible for finalizing and delivering episodes to OETA/YouTube. Lead and act as consultant in the design and creation of onscreen graphics. Import and organize raw footage. Work with the production team to determine the show’s content and direction. Coordinate shooting schedule with field producer. Direct onscreen talent. Work closely with onscreen experts to ensure their message is educational as well as entertaining. Serve as the secondary videographer. Fly and record drone footage. Work closely with other videographers to oversee technical and creative aspects of filming to ensure a quality recording. Create and export multiple versions of final show and each segment created for said show. View each export as a final quality check before uploading. Write descriptions of each segment for online use. Create thumbnails for online use. Create social media specific materials. Work with the video production manager to determine equipment, operational priorities and needs. Train and supervise co-workers, student workers and freelancers, if needed. In addition to technical expertise, the successful candidate must be detail-oriented, comfortable working with a team under strict deadlines, adaptable, adept at multi-tasking and a self-starter. Requires some travel. Duty reporting is in-person on the OSU campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. 

ABOUT THE SHOW: Oklahoma Gardening is a half-hour how-to gardening television program that airs weekly statewide on OETA (PBS). Learn more at http://oklahomagardening.okstate.edu 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Office of Communications and Marketing for OSU Agriculture is a welcoming environment that thrives on creativity and collaboration. Our motto is People Before Projects, with an emphasis on self-care, professional development and educational attainment, while still meeting production goals. We are a team of experienced professionals who deliver all aspects of integrated communications and serve as the news, information and marketing team for OSU Extension, OSU Ag Research and OSU’s Ferguson College of Agriculture. Learn more at https://agdivision.okstate.edu/ag-comm-marketing.

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Journalism and Broadcast, Agricultural Communications, Strategic Communication or equivalent.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Three years of experience required in broadcasting, television production, video production, communications, or related field. Years of post-secondary education will substitute for years of experience

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Oklahoma driver’s license or ability to obtain Oklahoma driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Proficient in multimedia production, which includes editing with Adobe Premiere, color correction, graphic design and team collaboration.
  • Videography experience a plus.
  • Drone certification a plus.
  • Strong creative and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people and situations in the university setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to work under deadline, both within a strategic communications team, as well as independently.
  • This is a highly visible, public-facing position.
  • Some travel required, including overnight stays.
  • Occasional work in inclement weather.
  • Travel budget provided.

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