Technology Production Manager, College-Conservatory of Music

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Production Office Manager for its Media Production Division. This exciting role involves overseeing the scheduling and provision of equipment, managing student employees, and collaborating with various departments to support media production initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media production, excellent project management skills, and the ability to develop protocols for operations. Join a vibrant academic community that values innovation and creativity, and contribute to the success of students and faculty in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the performing and media arts sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

Robust Retirement Plans

Generous time-off policy

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Manage media production office and oversee equipment scheduling.
• Develop protocols for media production operations and student management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and provision of media production equipment.
• Manage student employees and maintain media production facilities.

Skills

Media Production

Project Management

Technical Specifications

Photography

Video Editing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Media related field

Seven years of relevant work experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sony Cameras

Black Magic Cameras

DANTE

AVID

Unreal Engine

AJA

Ross

Grass Valley products

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About University of Cincinnati (UC) and The College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is building on its past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, and invention, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a student body of more than 53,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With roots dating to 1867, CCM is a nationally prominent college within UC that provides a unique and exciting ecosystem of high-level programs in Acting, Composition, Conducting, Dance, Media Production, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Musicology, Opera, Theatre Design and Production, and General Studies. CCM enrolls more than 1300 students and offers nearly 120 different majors across ten degree types at the undergraduate, graduate and professional certification levels. CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks a full-time, on-site Production Office Manager for the Media Production Division Media Production Office and various Media Production Studio Facilities.

Essential Functions

• Manage and oversee the Media Production Division Production Office, specifically the scheduling and provision of all media production equipment to students, staff and faculty. This will include the management and maintenance of online scheduling software for reservation of Media Production equipment and facilities.
• Develop and implement all protocol and procedures specific to media production equipment and operations.
• Manage the Division’s student employees and work schedules.
• Schedule, manage and maintain all Media Production facilities: Television Studio and Control Room, Audio Recording Studio and Control Room and Microphone Locker, CCM XR Studio and Control Room, all Digital Editing and Sound Design Computer Workstations, Mobile OLED TV Monitor, and Podcasting Suites. This includes locking and unlocking all facilities for student, staff and faculty use.
• Work with Media Production Division Head on all divisional initiatives that involve media production support. Communicate/coordinate activities with Media Production Program Coordinator and Student Office Workers.
• Manage the annual Production Office budget.
• Provide technical specifications and consultation for purchase of media production equipment and supplies; may include evaluation and implementation of new technologies, to include software, hardware, network tools and peripheral equipment.

Additional Essential Functions

• Collaborate with other CCM Departments, including CCM IT and CCM Recording Production. Notify CCM IT of all computer software/hardware issues.
• Occasionally provide or oversee photography and video services for MPRO programs, events, and activities for use in promotional materials on the CCM/MPRO website and all CCM/MPRO social media sites. This includes producing, directing, shooting, editing and captioning of all photos and videos.
• Work with other CCM Academic Programs such as Acting, Commercial Music Production and Theatre Design and Production to occasionally provide media production equipment and student support for collaborative or related projects and productions.
• Perform related duties based on Divisional need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media related field
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• May require certification or training in media production equipment and software used in the Division.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Sony and Black Magic cameras
• Ideal familiarity with DANTE, AVID, Unreal Engine, AJA, Black Magic, Ross, and Grass Valley products

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience must be in media production and design.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10–14% of your salary.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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