Media Specialist Manager

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Community College in Virginia seeks a Media Specialist Manager to lead the college’s media services and oversee AV systems in classrooms and event spaces. You will direct live video production, manage equipment installation, and coordinate preparations for campus events.

The role requires demonstrated project management, strong communication, and deep knowledge of broadcast and AV technology. Full-time on-site role with evening/weekend support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AV equipment.
• 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.
• Familiarity with live sound production and mixing consoles.
• Knowledge of broadcast switcher technology (Broadcast Pix, NewTek, AJA, Blackmagic).
• Strong understanding of Windows and Mac OS, Android and iOS devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation, installation, and maintenance of AV equipment in classrooms, auditoriums, and boardrooms.
• Evaluate and recommend purchases to meet video production and media service needs, while maintaining budget.
• Manage the development, production, and direction of the college’s live stream and video production.
• Coordinate with internal and external entities 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.
• Provide or schedule support for evening and weekend events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology Support Services.

Skills

AV control systems

Live audio/video production

Project management

Team leadership

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Windows/mac OS familiarity

Tools

Broadcast Pix

NewTek

AJA

Blackmagic

Crestron/Extron experience

Job description

Working Title Media Specialist Manager Role Title Media Specialist IV Role Code 29074-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 5 Position Number 27500066 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski - 155 Hiring Range $59,754-$62,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Full Time 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? No Work Schedule Monday – Friday

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 Factors That May Be Considered Include

• 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 Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel As needed.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

VCCS uses 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.