Manager, Events and Production, Libraries

University of Nevada, Reno; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including but

Sick leave and long-term disability

Life insurance

Fitness center membership

WolfCard discounts

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries is seeking a Manager, Events and Production to lead event media technology efforts and oversee live productions for university events, coordinating equipment, staff, and studio operations.

The role requires evaluating needs, planning deployment, and autonomously resolving on-site challenges to protect the university's image across stakeholders and guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of related professional work experience.
• Master's Degree with 2 years of related work experience.
• Related experience: Event media technology coordination and support.

Responsibilities

• Consult with campus clients to assess an event’s media technology requirements.
• Develop plans to fulfill various event needs, including procurement of equipment and additional staff, as well as system test-bedding and component evaluation.
• Determine field and studio production equipment and personnel requirements by participating in preproduction meetings.
• Coordinate and oversee the operation of production equipment in the field and in studios.
• Triage requests for maintenance, coordinate with Facilities Maintenance Services for building maintenance.
• Schedule and coordinate equipment and staffing.
• Supervision of staff and students in the execution of campus events and field production.

Skills

Event media technology coordination

Live streaming events

Field/studio audio/video production

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years related work experience

Master's Degree with 2 years related work experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

Digital audio workstations

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries is recruiting for a Manager, Events and Production. This position is responsible for conducting needs assessments, coordinating necessary equipment and personnel, and producing live media elements for University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) events. The Manager, Events and Production meets with potential event clients, determines needs, creates action plans to fulfill needs, and makes decisions and judgments as to the best technology and methods to implement plans and produce events. The position is often the sole representative for troubleshooting problems at an event and thus must make decisions autonomously and quickly.

The Manager, Events and Production determines appropriate technology, delivery modes, and production methodologies, decisions that have a significant impact on the success and effectiveness of events, including those involving the Offices of the President and Provost. They have a direct impact on the University’s image within the University community, with the alumni and donor base, various constituencies within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), local and state community members, and constituencies within state and local government, all of whom are frequent participants in events held on campus. Likewise, the incumbent’s performance, decision-making, and handling of crises and high-pressure, impromptu situations reflect on the perception and credibility of the University Libraries. The position manages a team of professional and student staff and reports to the Director, Digital Media Technology.

This role is expected to:

• Consult with campus clients to assess an event’s media technology requirements
• Develop plans to fulfill various event needs, including procurement of equipment and additional staff, as well as system test-bedding and component evaluation
• Determine field and studio production equipment and personnel requirements by participating in preproduction meetings
• Coordinate and oversee the operation of production equipment in the field and in studios, including, but not limited to, audio recording equipment, video cameras, etc.
• Triage requests for maintenance, carry out routine maintenance and repair of the department’s equipment and furnishings, and coordinate with the campus Facilities Maintenance Services department for building maintenance
• Schedule and coordinate equipment and staffing
• Supervision of staff and students in the execution of campus events and field production

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of related professional work experience OR

Master's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience

Related experience: Event media technology coordination and support or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

We recognize candidates may not have all the preferred qualifications—we encourage you to apply if you meet some or most of them.

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working live streaming events
• Proficiency and hands-on experience in field/studio audio and video production setup, including live video switcher operation, video and audio signal routing, and multi-camera live event management (Candidates will demonstrate these skills through a hands-on technical assessment during the interview process)
• Knowledge of best practices for ADA compliance during live events
• Understanding of OSHA certification requirements for live events (current OSHA certification a plus!)
• Knowledge of Production Software (including but not limited to applications in the Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software and digital audio workstations)
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience coordinating projects across functional units and among many diverse entities.
• Experience providing verbal and written customer service to diverse clientele and stakeholders, conveying technical, creative, and professional support and solutions.
• Experience supervising production crews/employees
• Experience working with and supervising individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.

Schedule

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet event and programming needs.
• Occasional travelmay be required to meet event and programming needs.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – C

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (