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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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