Production Manager, KUFM- TV
University of Montana
- Missoula, MT
- $55,000-60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage equipment, facilities, and budget resources, and will work with the video production team to oversee and provide leadership for various concurrent projects.
- Oversee and manage the television studio and control room. They will assist with scheduling, maintenance, and functionality for a variety of productions and uses in the studio and control room. They will assist with lighting and set design for various productions.
- Bring experience and knowledge that guides the various production teams in creating meaningful, compelling long form, short form, and informational programs.
- Will pitch, develop, produce, and direct original content intended for broadcast on MontanaPBS, including news-public affairs, documentary, performing arts and drama programming, and live fundraising and special events.
- Produce and contribute to the award-winning content MontanaPBS brings to national audiences, via distribution through PBS, APT, and NETA, and work closely with independent producers to create content that is relevant and important to our viewers.
- Serve as a leader with broadcast and production services staff to continually grow and improve the station’s local, regional and contracted production output.
- Leverage new technologies and storytelling methods to create compelling long form, short form, and informational programs.
- Seek ongoing professional development for all production staff and encourage professional growth in media technologies and narrative storytelling.
- Ensure locally produced content is compelling, ethical, and balanced, while meeting local and national PBS editorial integrity and funding standards.
- Work with the Directors of the Digital Engagement, Education, and Development departments to ensure local programming serves an important role in the station’s fundraising, education, and social media campaigns.
- Serve as a creative and technical resource to the department, advancing other team member’s projects.
- Engage in co-production relationships with independent producers to further their distribution goals and bringing original content to MontanaPBS viewers.
- Provide oversight and support for all production related equipment and facilities, including but not limited to field kits, studios, control rooms, cameras, lighting and audio systems, and post-production facilities.
- Work with engineering team to repair, maintain, and replace equipment. Collaborate with Technical Director to provide broadcast industry insights and expertise for long term and short-term technical plans.
- Provide leadership and training to staff in learning and implementing new technologies, and current industry trends and standards.
- Lead and encourage strategic thinking for the implementation of new and emerging technologies.
- Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of relevant professional work experience in the television production field
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple and complex productions from conception to completion.
- Understanding and demonstrated practice of editorial integrity and journalistic ethics widely accepted in public media.
- Demonstrated understanding and adherence to broadcast technical specifications and deliverables.
- Significant achievements in the creation of content, resulting in the enhanced reputation of the public or commercial television industry, and/or Awards such as NATAS Emmy, Cine, or Regional Awards.
- Demonstrated mastery of television production facilities, field equipment, and postproduction theory, equipment, and workflows.
- Generally recognized peer status within the public or commercial television industry, demonstrating a breadth of knowledge and mastery of the television production field.
- To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, and includes:
- Lifting and moving heavy production equipment
- Climbing Ladders
- Working in outdoor environments, including during inclement weather situations
- Experience working for, or with, a public television station
- Video:
In accordance with university policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.How to ApplyPriority Application Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.Please submit the following application materials** by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.
- Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
- Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information