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available online at:
http://www.will.uiuc.edu/about/mediaservicesdirector.htm.
Sarah
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Job Posting: Media Services Director, WILL Public Media, Division of
Broadcasting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time
professional to manage digital media systems integration for WILL
AM-FM-TV-Online, the University’s public broadcasting stations affiliated
with the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio.
WILL-AM, on air since 1922, is a 5,000-watt station and that serves
eastern Illinois and western Indiana with a news and informational
format. WILL-FM, established in 1941, is a 105,000-watt station
that serves east central Illinois and west central Indiana with
predominantly classical music programming. WILL-TV, established in
1955, is the primary PBS affiliate for viewers in central Illinois.
WILL-Online extends the reach of all WILL broadcast services with
extensive online archives and program information.
Brief Description:
This is a full-time Academic Professional position under the general
supervision of the Director of Internet Development. The Media
Systems Manager plays a key role in developing a model file-based digital
media workflow at WILL, and managing content and metadata across all
platforms. She or he is responsible for developing and maintaining
the digital media production, publishing, archiving, and preservation
environment for WILL AM-FM-TV-Online, and for directing its use to serve
the mission of the WILL and the Division of Broadcasting.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinates
with Production Staff, Engineering, Computer Services, Traffic,
Operations, and Internet Development to develop and integrate systems for
media file and metadata production and interoperability.
* Works with
vendors in developing and supporting digital media production, network,
metadata, and storage systems.
* Serves as the
primary support person for digital video production workstations,
servers, and storage.
* Coordinates the
digital media production environment with systems in Engineering,
Computer Services, Operations, Traffic, and Web Development.
* Responsible for
understanding and maintaining adherence to industry standards in media
file formats and encoding.
* Maintains
streaming media servers and encoders, ensuring high quality of service.
* Supports the
creation, capture, and accessibility of descriptive, administrative, and
technical metadata throughout production, publishing, and archiving
processes.
* Documents the
installation and operational details of the systems under Media Systems.
* Trains staff
and students on digital media production as needed.
* Other related
duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
* A bachelor’s
degree (required); a master’s degree (preferred).
* A minimum of
five years experience in a digital media production environment.
* Demonstrated
high level of expertise in production of broadcast and online media.
* Ability to
install and maintain Mac and Windows-based digital media workstations.
* A track-record
of professional success integrating digital media systems in a networked
environment.
* Ability to
operate streaming media servers and network storage systems.
* Experience
working with vendors in support of media production equipment, servers,
and storage systems.
* Excellent
communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as
part of a team.
* An ability and
desire to learn new technologies and skills
Knowledge of:
* Digital media
file formats and standards.
* A/V production
tools and software, including AVID and Final Cut Pro.
* Metadata
formats and standards.
* Item- and
collection-level cataloging practices.
* XML/XSD, SQL,
and data transformation.
* Public
broadcasting and its mission.
The proposed starting date is December 1st, 2007. To ensure full
consideration, a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses,
and phone numbers of three professional references should be received by
October 5th, 2007. Interviews may take place before the closing
date; however, no decision will be made until after October 5th,
2007. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience,
not less than $45,000.
To apply please contact:
Elizabeth Weathers, Division Secretary
WILL Public Media
300 N. Goodwin
Urbana, IL 61801
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217-244-2625
This job posting is also available here:
http://www.will.uiuc.edu/about/mediaservicesdirector.htm
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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Sarah L. Shreeves
Coordinator, Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and
Scholarship (IDEALS)
University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: 217-244-3877 or 217-233-4648
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://ideals.uiuc.edu/
