NUTV, the University of Calgary’s campus-based television station is looking for a creative, innovative and enthusiastic Technical Director to join our team. We offer hands-on media training and production opportunities on our weekly video releases which are created entirely by student volunteers.
The Technical Director position is focused on maintenance of our production and editing equipment, providing technical training to our volunteers on set, and is responsible for the programming/advertising of our television screens in MacEwan Hall. There is also captioning, graphic design and video editing involved with this position.
The Technical Director will work 30 hours per week for an annual salary of $50,000, with five weeks paid vacation and matching RRSP and health benefits. This position reports directly to the Producer and Executive Director and is expected to collaborate with all staff and volunteers.
Duties include:
– Working closely with the Producer to ensure that all production and editing equipment is functional/up-to-date and facilitating any necessary replacements or repairs
– Leadership and guidance for our volunteers to reenforce their production and editing training on all productions/projects
– Updating our ten screens in MacEwan Hall with new content and advertisements
– Working with our clients and the Students Union Clubs on the technical requirements of their screen ads
– Creating captions and thumbnails for our weekly releases
– Maintaining our shared database and server
– Hosting semi-annual technical workshops
– Collaborating with our volunteers, clients and the campus community to maximize the success of their ads and projects
– Other duties as required
Qualifications:
– Editing software experience (at least 3-5 years)
– Digital video camera experience (at least 3-5 years)
– Graphic design skills
– Familiarity with managing a database
– Strong leadership skills
– Ability to work independently
Please submit your cover letter and resume to ed@nutv.ca via email The deadline to apply is Friday, March 16 at 7pm.
NUTV is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is thanked for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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