Job Description

The Department of Communication and Media at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of  Assistant Director of Media Technology . The successful candidate should be an experienced, self-motivated, creative audio-video producer or engineer with a passion for training future generations of media-makers. This individual will oversee the Department's technical operations and install, integrate, maintain, and repair the Department's varied audio-video equipment, studios, and classrooms, plus manage a team of student workers. This role requires strong technical knowledge and expertise along with excellent people and project management skills, budgeting capabilities, and a healthy mix of problem-solving, patience, and creativity.  

The Department of Communication and Media houses a community of thriving teachers, scholars, artists, and practitioners across the fields of Communication Studies and Media Studies, bringing 21st-century approaches to the study of communication to SUNY Oneonta. Whether our students move on to the professional world or continue their education in graduate studies, our goal is to facilitate their growth to meet the demands of the increasingly complex, complicated, dynamic, and globalizing world. The Department offers two programs - Communication Studies and Media Studies - with over 400 majors, 18 full-time faculty, and 14 part-time faculty members. The Department houses multiple media production and post-production facilities including a television/video production facility with two studio spaces and a control room, two audio production suites, a non-linear editing suite with a dozen workstations, a newsroom lab space, and multiple equipment storage and prop rooms. Students in the Department gain professional level media-making skills in filmmaking and digital video production, multi-camera television broadcasting, audio storytelling for radio and podcast, print and multimedia journalism, screenwriting, livestreaming, and social media and online content creation.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit: and  .  

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Managing the installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the Department's media technology and facilities 
• Providing supervision and engineering support to all users of the Department's media equipment and production spaces 
• Managing scheduling of the studios and other Department production/post-production spaces, plus train and evaluate users of these spaces to ensure that all resources are being utilized correctly 
• Supervising the equipment room and student equipment loan program, including managing undergraduate student workers, operating the online reservation system, and ensuring inventory control and the proper handling of the Department's production equipment 
• Regularly conducting training demonstrations for media production classes and, as needed, running personal training sessions for student workers, undergraduate teaching assistants, and student clubs 
• Coordinating with Information Technology Services (ITS) to ensure all computers are operating optimally, specialized software is installed and updated, peripheral components are supported, etc. 
• In collaboration with Department faculty and staff, advising and assisting with media technology-related budgetary planning and purchasing, including writing grants and managing the acquisition, installation, inventorying, and onboarding of new equipment 
• Assisting with the production and livestreaming of 5-6 campus events per academic year (athletics, graduation, et al). 

This position requires work to be performed in-person, on-site, at a designated campus work location, and may require response to technical emergencies outside of regularly scheduled business hours.  

Salary: $62,596. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at  .   

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.  

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.  

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at  [email protected] .  

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at:  . Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle. 

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to:  Please upload a cover letter, résumé, and a web link to a sampling of recent media production work. Contact information for three professional references is required. Official copies of educational transcripts required at time of appointment.  

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at:  .  

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree 
• Demonstrated expertise working with and troubleshooting a broad range of current media production equipment 
• Significant experience working in a multicamera TV studio environment 
• Project management experience, including 1+ years working in a supervisory position managing technical staff and evaluating the work of others
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills 
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and carry equipment short distances 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5+ years professional experience working in film/video production, multimedia broadcasting, and/or digital media production, either in a studio or location setting 
• Experience managing media production facilities, either in a professional media industries or higher education environment 
• Demonstrated ability to work patiently and diligently with college undergraduate students and/or mentoring interns or trainees in a professional media production environment 
• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certification and/or professional training via a certificate, certification, and/or masterclass in any area of audio-video production and post-production (e.g. Adobe Certified Professional, ASC Master Class, ARRI Certified Course) 
• Experience with equipment scheduling and management software 
• Experience livestreaming online audio-video for events (sports, concerts, etc.) 
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to media production environments 
• Ability to mentor student media clubs (e.g. WireTV) and/or a desire to teach courses in multicamera studio production, video production, or radio/podcast production for extra service pay 
• Dedication to SUNY Oneonta's commitments to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity.

About State University of New York at Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully. The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no Sta ... te entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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