Technical Coordinator of Video Productions

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University is seeking a Technical Coordinator of Video Productions to manage AV equipment for WBGU-PBS and campus venues. The role supports live productions, in-studio tapings, and on-field streaming, coordinating repairs and proposing upgrades.

You will train students and staff on cameras, audio boards, lighting, and streaming software, ensuring reliable operations for events and broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year operating/supporting audio boards, microphones, sound systems, cameras, or streaming tech.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems in AV, computing and streaming contexts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain professional video and audio equipment in studio and field venues.
• Provide live production support for events, including streaming and camera work.
• Coordinate setup/teardown of gear for productions.
• Train students and staff on equipment use and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and consider upgrades or new tech needs.

Skills

Audio troubleshooting

Video production

Live streaming

Camera operation

Staff training

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Visual Communications / Media Production related

Tools

Audio consoles

Cameras

Lenses

Streaming software

Mixers

Tripods

Job description

The Technical Coordinator of Video Productions manages the audio-visual equipment needs and services for WBGU-PBS. The person in this position sets up, operates and maintains professional video and audio equipment within the WBGU-PBS studio/control room as well as control rooms and field equipment in various WBGU-PBS venues on campus. This position supports live production events for athletics, in studio tapings as well live streaming events in the field. This position coordinates the repair and replacement of equipment as well as recommending additional purchases or upgrades as needed. This position works with the WBGU producers/directors and engineers to train and support student employees using cameras/tripods, audio consoles, microphones, lights and live streaming software.

• Provide audio/video/streaming support for live events including but not limited to camera shading, streaming system setup/monitoring and other technical support functions in the realm of professional audio/video equipment.
• Coordination of the setup/tear down of camera equipment for production events.
• Train students and staff on operational usage of video production equipment, setup and teardown and other procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance, testing and cleaning of audio/video production equipment (cameras, lenses, tripods, audio boards, mixers, microphones, switchers etc.).
• Research/Recommend new technologies in audio/video equipment, cabling, connectivity and streaming.

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s degree

The following Degree is preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Audio/Video Engineering, Media Production, Technology or related field.

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year experience in operating/supporting audio boards/microphones/sound systems, video cameras, and/or streaming technologies including software/hardware

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A strong ability to troubleshoot
• Be creative in solving technical problems and challenges in the fields of audio, video and computer systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.