Studio/Remote Production Supervisor

Working Title Studio/Remote Production Supervisor

Department University Television-0912

Requisition Number S_240497

Posting Open Date 06/06/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/17/2024

Posting Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work 

The Studio/Remote Production Supervisor oversees a skilled full-time production crew during TV studio and remote location multi-camera productions. Responsibilities include operating and setting up Grass Valley video production switchers, providing direction, and making decisions based on technical workflows required for shows. The role involves directing most OB/Remote live multi-camera productions and the more complex live and recorded multi-camera studio productions. Additionally, the position provides guidance to the control room team during technical checks and rehearsals and trains technical directors in all aspects of switchers while mentoring aspiring directors.

The role involves actively gathering and disseminating information with producers and directors to identify special needs for each studio/remote production from conception through pre-production, setup, live production, and strike. After gathering the necessary information, the position evaluates and determines equipment needs/placement, production needs, budgetary concerns, and training opportunities to build a broader experience base.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, mass communications, or a related field plus five years TV production remote and/or studio experience. Experience in location and studio camera operation. Understanding of production lighting and graphics. Ability to interact with producers, good communication skills, scheduling experience, supervisory abilities.

Preferred QualificationsSupervisory experience preferred. TV multi-camera directing skills, computer based business systems and scheduling skills.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $27.404/hr. minimum

How to Apply 

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact 

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Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State) LINCOLN, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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