Join the dynamic team at Ball State Public Media as our Multimedia Content Producer & Local Content Lead! Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for storytelling and a knack for multimedia production? In this role, you'll spearhead the creation of top-notch video and audio content across all our platforms, including Ball State PBS, Indiana Public Radio, YouTube, and social media channels. Your responsibilities will include leading the production of on-air membership, underwriting, and promotional assets, collaborating with our production team and student fellows, and managing projects from conception to completion. If you have a Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, media, film, broadcasting, or a related field, along with proficiency in professional-grade equipment and software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop, we want to hear from you! Bring your innovative ideas and technical skills to our team, and help us shape the future of public media content. Apply now and be part of something special!

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The Multimedia Content Producer and Local Content Lead is responsible for creating high-quality video and audio content for all Ball State Public Media platforms, including Ball State PBS, Indiana Public Radio, YouTube, and social media channels. The individual in this position serves as the lead producer of on-air membership, underwriting, and promotional assets in audio and video formats for Ball State Public Media.

1. Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, media, film, broadcasting, communications, or related field

2. Associate's degree and two years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree

3. High school diploma or GED plus an additional combination of education or experience in IT equivalent to four years.

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Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Starting salary for this position is $59,000.

Serve as lead producer of on-air membership, underwriting, and promotional assets in audio and video formats for Ball State Public Media.

Lead project teams in multimedia production efforts. Coordinate with production team and student fellows to manage and monitor content projects, collaborating with the Director of Audience Development on all productions.

Coordinate, capture, and edit video and audio for on-air and online distribution.

Creatively write, produce, and edit segments and shows, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards, with aesthetic execution.

Develop inventive, imaginative, and original media with creativity and innovative approaches across platforms.

Manage video projects from conception to completion, coordinating teams and resources, with other departments, faculty, students, and freelance contractors.

Maintain technical standards and brand consistency in video projects.

Publish and promote videos across multiple platforms, working with Director of Audience Development to analyze and evaluate viewership data.

Stay current on multimedia production trends and technologies. Learn and implement emerging technologies to enhance production processes.

Assign, oversee and review work, orient and train student employees and make recommendations as to interviewing and selection, performance appraisal, compensation, and discipline.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'