Live Media Specialist

Live Media Specialist This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 752 Posted: 10/21/2022 Revised: Location: St. Davids -- Posting Type: Staff

Position Summary

Reporting to the Media Services Coordinator, this position oversees and is responsible to ensure all cameras, staffing, and equipment is ready prior to livestreaming events for on-campus programs (excluding athletics) and special events. This position also monitors classroom livestreaming equipment for maintenance and provides video technology integration support and on-call assistance as it relates to video hardware, software, and training in connection with initiatives.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities The tasks and responsibilities of the Live Media Specialist include, but are not limited to:

● Ensures recurring events (Chapel, Windows on the World, others) and special events are filmed for livestream & recording ● Collaborates with departmental colleagues to develop multimedia ideas to achieve goals and satisfaction with the final live stream ● Assesses and utilizes a full range of production techniques including sound recording, videography, lighting, and equipment to create high quality video content ● Analyzes the technology needs for livestreaming, including managing equipment and determining necessary upgrades ● Serves as on-call help for video-related technology on campus ● Manages student workers and broadcasters to ensure high-quality production ● Manages Zoom licensing for faculty and staff ● Provides Zoom support for faculty, staff, students, and other university constituents ● Coordinates with CTLT for video storage and Zoom integration ● Long term archival of historical video and audio

General:

● Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation. ● Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Qualifications

Required:

● A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience ● Experience with user support and training ● A calm demeanor ● Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or on teams are essential ● Ability to learn new technology independently ● Ability to plan and manage multiple events ● Experience with operating video cameras, audio equipment, and livestream technology

● Working knowledge of computer operating systems, office software, audio & video editing software, educational software and Internet

● Basic understanding of Copyright licensing as it pertains to streaming live and recorded music.

Desired:

● Experience working in church production or concert/corporate production is helpful ● Familiarity with post-production photo/video editing techniques and preparation is a plus

Position requirements:

Primarily, this is a campus-based position. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required for

special events or on-call troubleshooting. The Live Media Specialist will need to meet with other users

to plan events or do training. A valid, current driver’s license and car is needed to travel to other sites

on an as-needed basis.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.

Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The

employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for

positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and

professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance,

references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel

positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth

clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child

Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with

children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be

submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.