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 industry player in the performing arts seeks a dedicated Production Office Manager to oversee media production operations. This full-time role involves managing equipment scheduling, developing protocols, and collaborating with various departments to enhance media production quality. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in media production and design, along with a strong educational background. The organization offers a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about media production and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Robust retirement plans

Generous time-off policy

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a media-related field or equivalent experience required.
• Seven years of relevant work experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and provision of media production equipment.
• Oversee the annual Production Office budget and student employees.
• Collaborate with other departments for media production support.

Skills

Media Production Management

Scheduling Software Management

Technical Specifications Consultation

Photography and Video Services

Collaboration with Departments

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 Products

Grass Valley Products

Job description

Technology Production Manager, College-Conservatory of Music

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

• 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), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience, flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.

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.

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.