[padg] Media Services Director position posting

[jennifer hain teper <jhain@xxxxxxxx>]

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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
eweather@xxxxxxxx
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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Jennifer Hain Teper
Conservation Librarian
809 South Oak Street, 2nd Floor
Champaign, IL 61820
(217)244-5689
fax (217) 333-2630
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