Producer/Director

Job Title
Producer/Director

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Position Summary
The Producer/Director works with the Senior Producer/Director to manage production of programs and digital media content for UNO television within the School of Communication. The role requires a creative and innovative approach to generating and producing high-quality content, assisting in the hiring, training and scheduling of student crews, and maintaining studio and field equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform and manage various aspects of video field and studio production (audio/video switching, scripting, shooting, lighting, editing, motion design & graphics, and securing releases).

Develop and execute creative concepts, work with clients, and oversee the production process.

Propose project budgets, track expenses, develop cost estimates, and create invoices for production work.

Screen and hire applicants for student crews with the Senior Producer/Director.

Provide project reports to the Senior Producer/Director.

Train and supervise student crews.

Identify potential clients, partners, and collaborators, conducting research and creating outreach strategies.

Maintain studio and field production equipment, develop plans for equipment upgrades.

Teach a production-related course at least twice per academic year.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Mass Communication or closely related field.

Two years’ experience in video production.

Regular and prompt attendance during scheduled working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mass Communication or closely related field.

Broadcast television experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compliance Requirements

Credit check: No requirement.

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check: No requirement.

Pre‑employment Physical: No requirement.

Drug screen: No requirement.

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