Part-Time Production Crew Member, Content Group

Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University
Department

RADIO-TELEVISION SERVICES (BL-RTVS-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Radio/TV is home to Indiana Public Media, the south-central Indiana region’s trusted source of locally produced news, arts, and culture series from WFIU Public Radio, WTIU Public Television, and nationally distributed programming from NPR and PBS.

For more information on Radio-TV Services at Indiana University, please visit our website here.

Applications are interviewed on a consistent basis (approx. biweekly) by the hiring manager. If interested in talking with you more, the hiring manager will be reaching out directly. Please do not reach out to follow-up on your application with RTVS HR, the RTVS Administrative Team, or contacts within the RTVS Content Group. We appreciate your patience.

Job Summary

Production Crew members operate a variety of specialized production equipment in support of on-location and studio-based audio and video productions.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Level 1 Production Crew
  • Basic training for knowledge of camera operation.
  • Practices running studio cameras and following instructions from the Director.
  • Trains to execute basic camera moves; pan, tilt, dolly and truck. Will continue to train on the camera to learn more elaborate functions.
  • Trains to competently operate teleprompter system.
  • Trains to competently serve as a grip on field productions or a utility on studio productions.
  • Introduces Handheld and/or Jib camera operation.
  • Introduces to and begins training on Chyron and/or Ross Expression graphics systems.
  • Introduces to multiple control room and field positions including stage manager, tape operator, audio and more.
  • Introduces to the Switcher and Technical Director position Shown basic operation and signal flow.
  • Setups and breaks down of productions.
  • Begins training on all, Tier 1 crew assignments.
• Level 2 Production Crew
  • Ability to perform all Tier 1crew assignments.
  • Ability to perform a minimum of (1) Tier 2 crew assignment.
  • Ability to operate cameras and can follow instructions from the Director.
  • Ability to operate teleprompter system; edit and load scripts, adjust timing, interface with closed captioning.
  • Ability to competently serve as a grip on field productions or a utility on studio productions.
  • Shadows and practices of multiple control room and field positions including stage manager, tape operator, audio and more.
  • Has actionable knowledge of Chyron and/or Ross Expression graphics systems. Continued training of loading predesigned full screen graphics and lower thirds, basic modification to existing graphics (modifying type, etc.) begin learning to design graphics pages from scratch.
  • Shadows and hands-on training on the Switcher and Technical Director position, and the Assistant Director (AD) position.
  • Sets up and breaks down of productions.
• Level 3 Production Crew
  • Ability to perform all Tier 1 crew assignments
  • Ability to perform a minimum of 2 Tier 2 crew assignments or 1 Tier 3 assignment
  • Ability to operate cameras and can follow instructions from the Director.
    Ability to operate teleprompter system; edit and load scripts, adjust timing, interface with closed captioning.
  • Ability to competently serve as a grip on field productions or a utility on studio productions.
  • Live work on multiple control room and field positions including stage manager, tape operator, audio and more.
  • Comfortable with the Chyron and/or Ross Expression graphics systems. Continued practice of loading predesigned full screen graphics and lower thirds, modifications to existing graphics and designing graphics pages from scratch.
  • Hands-on training and live work on the Switcher and Technical Director position, and Assistant Director (AD) position.
  • Shadows and hands-on training of Director position.
  • Sets up and breaks down of productions.
  • Light training of new Production Trainees.
• Level 4 Production Crew
  • Ability to perform all Tier 1 crew assignments
  • Ability to perform a minimum of 5 Tier 2 crew assignments and 3 Tier 3 assignment
  • Exhibits full knowledge of Content Group productions.
  • Can competently operate cameras and follow instructions/commands from the Director.
  • Can competently serve as a grip on field productions or a utility on studio productions.
  • Leader on multiple control room and field positions including stage manager, tape operator, audio and more.
  • Can operate Handheld and/or the Jib camera.
  • Comfortable with the Chyron and/or Ross Expression graphics systems.
  • Sets up and breaks down of productions.
  • Training of new Production Trainees and Production Crew members.
  • Comfortability with the Switcher and Technical Director position, and Assistant Director position. Can operate Switcher and Act as TD for video productions. Continued growth in advanced switcher functions, DME, Keying, Timelines and Macros.
  • Hands-on training and live work of the Director position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

SKILLS

Preferred

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

Selected candidates for interview will be asked to provide scheduling availability and other information as determined relevant by the Director of Content (Broadcast Operations Leader) and Director of Production (Production Leader).

Those candidates selected for hire will be offered $12.50 per hour to start, with the opportunity to progress in pay 2X per year (opportunities going into fiscal year start in July and mid-year in January)

Progression plans pay for this part-time position is currently:

Level 1: $12.50 per hour

Level 2: $14 per hour

Level 3: $15.50 per hour

Level 4: $17.00 per hour

Work Hours

Work shifts will be varied throughout the week.

Evening, weekend, and holiday work will likely be required given event schedule and client needs.

Part-time employees at Indiana University may not work over 29 hours per week across all University-held positions.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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