Media Specialist Manager

Virginia Community Colleges

Pulaski (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 62,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

New River Community College is seeking a Media Specialist Manager to lead AV systems installation, operation, and live event production across classrooms, auditoriums, and boardrooms. You will manage equipment, budget for video and media services, and direct the college’s live stream initiatives.

Ideal candidates have strong project management and leadership experience, with deep knowledge of broadcast and live production technologies and the ability to coordinate campus events with internal and

Qualifications

Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer and audio/visual equipment used in electronic classrooms.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Strong problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Experience in management or team leadership.
Extensive understanding of audio, video, and live production.
Knowledge of live sound production and various mixing consoles.
Knowledge of broadcast switcher technology (Broadcast Pix, NewTek, AJA, Blackmagic).
Strong understanding of Windows, Mac OS, Android, and iOS devices.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation, installation, and maintenance of all equipment in electronic classrooms, auditoriums, and boardrooms.
Evaluate and recommend purchases to meet the video production and media service needs within budget.
Oversee the college’s live stream and video production development.
Coordinate preparation for on-campus events with internal and external entities.
Oversee all live audio/video/light production of campus events.
Supervise full-time, part-time, and student workers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology Support Services.
Provide or schedule support for evening and weekend events.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Live production

Audio/Video systems

Cross‑functional collaboration

Windows/Mac OS

Tools

Broadcast Pix

NewTek

AJA

Blackmagic

Crestron

Extron

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Media Specialist Manager

Role Title

Role Title Media Specialist IV

Role Code

Role Code 29074-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 5

Position Number

Position Number 27500066

Agency

Agency New River Community College

Division

Division New River Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Pulaski - 155

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $59,754-$62,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

New River Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred-plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties:

Manage the implementation, installation, and maintenance of all equipment in electronic classrooms, auditoriums, and boardrooms.
Evaluate and recommend purchases to meet the video production and media service needs, while maintaining departmental budget.
Manage the development, production, and direction of the college’s live stream and video production.
Communicate with internal and external entities to ensure proper preparation for on-campus events and meetings.
Oversee all live audio/video/light production of events held on campus.
Supervise full-time, part-time, and student workers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology Support Services.
Provide or schedule support for evening and weekend events.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer and audio/visual equipment, as well as equipment associated with electronic classrooms.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Experience in management or team leadership.
Extensive understanding of audio, video, and live production.
Demonstrated knowledge of live sound production and familiarity with various mixing consoles.
Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast production switcher technology, such as Broadcast Pix, NewTek, AJA , Black Magic, etc.
Strong understanding of Windows and Mac OS, Android, and iOS devices.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Considerations

3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with AV control systems.
Experience working with and deploying audio-visual systems in higher education settings.
Demonstrated experience with Crestron, Extron, or other leading AV integration platforms.
Audiovisual certifications, such as Crestron CTI / MCP .
Knowledge of video editing software such as Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Experience in live audio/video/lighting production.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel

As needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4644P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/10/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.nr.edu/jobs/

Contact Name

Phone Number

Phone Number 540-674-3635

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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