Director of Audiovisual Production

Job Description

Date: August 20, 2024
Position Available: Director of Audiovisual Production
Position Reports to: Executive Director of Conferences
Department: Office of Outreach and Evangelization (O&E)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some evenings and weekends

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/director-of-audiovisual-production/

POSITION SUMMARY,
Franciscan University's Director of Audiovisual Production will be responsible for the conception and execution of both large and small on-campus events. This role demands a keen ability to align audio and visual elements seamlessly with the content delivered onstage. The Director oversees the production of major live events, cultivating and leading production teams to deliver exceptional audiovisual support throughout the academic year and summer conferences.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Audiovisual Excellence: Create, manage, and direct production teams during conferences and events on campus. Develop operating model for campus A/V requests, scheduling, staffing, and collaboration with various departments across campus. Monitor event landscape to be aware of new technologies and trends.
• Student Development: Train, schedule, manage, and develop student workers in audiovisual production. Develop a Comm Arts internship model to provide field experience for students and reduce labor costs related to outsourced production teams.
• Campus Collaboration: Champion communication across University's divisions and departments to cultivate integration, clarity, and consistency around expectations and execution of all campus events requiring A/V resources and production.
• Resource Stewardship: Anticipate, forecast, and plan both long and short-term A/V equipment needs. Create sourcing plan to reduce equipment rental and outsourcing expenses within budget constraints. Develop and manage on-site A/V equipment inventory, including maintenance and repair. Prevent inventory loss by ensuring post-event recovery and storage of equipment. Craft an equipment exchange/trade-in succession plan.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University's needs.

REQUIREMENTS
Must understand, support, and embrace the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:

Technical Skills
• Audio Engineering and Video Production
• Project Management
• Budget and Data Analysis
• Personnel Training and Development
• Performance Management
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies
• Leadership and drive for results
• Written and Verbal Communications
• Budget and Financial Management
• Customer Service Focus
• Creativity

Education & Experience
• 5-7 years' experience in directing high-level audio engineering and video production
• Strong commitment to the mission of Franciscan University
• Proven ability to evaluate and manage high-end equipment and related budgeting
• Experience in educating, training, managing, and empowering employees

Workplace Factors
• Extensive hours when overseeing events, which can include weekends and evenings.
• Travel requirements as needed.
• Physical demands of transporting and setting up heavy equipment.

Candidates must submit an online application, a resume and a cover letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments, and skills as well as their desire to advance the mission of Franciscan University.

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/director-of-audiovisual-production/

For other information and job postings, visit our website at https://www.franciscan.edu

Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Employer

Franciscan University is a Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts and professional studies institution located in Steubenville, Ohio.