Multimedia Producer/Dir,Sr

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's KNME Operations seeks a seasoned television production professional to help run New Mexico in Focus, the state's premier weekly news and analysis show, with responsibilities spanning studio and field production for broadcast and digital platforms.

Duties include editing with Adobe Premiere, building rundowns, booking guests, drafting scripts, and guiding on-air direction, while collaborating with a talented team to grow audience across broadcast and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Edit show segments in Adobe Premiere.
• Build a rundown for each week's broadcast.
• Identify topics of public interest and develop compelling stories.
• Book guests and prepare scripts and interview questions.
• Ensure accuracy of the final product.
• Engage and grow our audience in broadcast and digital spaces.
• Collaborate with the communications and marketing team.

Education

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of related experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, candidate participates at all levels in producing at least one news and news analysis program per week to be broadcast on NMPBS - plus additional video, written and audio production duties for news and public affairs programming for various digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and podcasting platforms. Performs various other duties for NMPBS as well.

New Mexico PBS is looking for a strong television production professional and journalist to help run the state's premiere weekly news and news analysis show, New Mexico in Focus. NMiF provides ongoing, thoughtful analysis and coverage of issues important to communities across New Mexico. We have the time to dig deeper than most news programs, and both the direction and desire to follow emerging issues as they develop.

We want someone with demonstrated skills in studio and field video production, putting together a news show for broadcast and digital platforms and a strong journalistic background. The ideal candidate would have at least some on-camera experience or, at a minimum, a willingness to develop that skill. Applicants should be eager to both lead with ideas and collaborate with the talented team already in place at NMPBS. You'll assist in all aspects of show production: editing show segments in Adobe Premiere, building a rundown for each week's broadcast, identifying topics of public interest and building those into compelling stories, booking guests, preparing scripts and interview questions, and ensuring the accuracy of our final product. Candidates should also have an eye toward engaging and growing our audience in broadcast and digital spaces. In addition, you'll work closely with the station's communications and marketing team to keep NMiF top of mind in the community and on social media. And you'll be able to jump in and interview anyone from a voter at a polling place to a candidate for governor. If you're eager to learn something new, we can teach you and in turn expect you to provide clear production direction and creative input to the production staff, including on-air staff, other producers/directors, interns and students.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant television production experience
• Experience in efficient, detail-focused video editing and post-production
• Boothing shows: speaking to anchor in the moment, identifying edits in the moment, listening for errors that will need correcting in post-production, and knowing if they're indeed correctable in the moment.
• Proficiency in rundown building: visualizing and crafting an entire TV news program
• Understanding of TV production logistics & execution to allow for efficient working relationship with production team
• Experience in field production: overseeing a production team, watching & listening to interviews & filming to know if and when there's enough to build a story, and what else is necessary if not
• Journalism background
• Experience pitching & executing news stories either on a team or individually
• Experience in news writing, first and foremost for broadcast, but also in print style
• Experience supervising reporters using strong editorial news judgement
• Deep of understanding of journalistic ethics

Additional Requirements

*Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

KNME Operations (247A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Not a Remote position.

Veteran Preference Program

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check Requirements

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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