Professor of Practice - Broadcasting/Content Production

Professor of Practice – Broadcasting/Content Production Position Summary: Responsible for managing ECTV (online) television station and related digital content at Eureka College. This position is responsible for operation and maintenance of the electronic equipment and broadcast schedule; production of revenue from student enrollment and sponsorships; management of operating budget of the stations; oversight of policies, regulations and procedures for the stations.

Secondary expertise in Sports Broadcasting, Spanish Language Broadcasting, or Journalism preferred. Eureka College is not able to offer work sponsorship.

Essential Functions

Teach and coordinate activities of students to produce relevant content and to operate consoles. Teach and coordinate activities of students to write, read, and speak scripted materials. Teach students to operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions. Establish and enforce policies, regulations and procedures for the relevant platforms.

Manage the daily operations and budget of the digital platforms. Coordinate repairs and updates to all equipment and related software. Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for content platforms. Coordinate and collaborate with campus areas to create and offer summer camps and/or rent studios over the summer.

Supervise live productions, including during evenings and weekends. Coordinate revenue generation activities through the sale of underwriting messages. Coordinate a robust student recruitment effort by developing connections with local, regional, and national high schools with radio and television curricula. Coordinate collegewide music licensing agreements.

Engage with statewide and national collegiate broadcasting organizations. Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of techniques and operations for television broadcasting and digital services, programming, marketing, facilities, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain, develop, and/or modify systems, techniques, and procedures for the scheduling of broadcast programming and digital services.
• Knowledge of current and developing trends in broadcast and digital technologies, methodologies, and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, monitoring, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration, faculty, staff, and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Work Schedule Normal workdays are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including one hour allocated for lunch. Some flexibility for evening or weekend hours is required. SALARY RANGE: $48,000 - $52,000 annually Benefits Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources