Producer-Director (PRODUCER DIR)

Under supervision by the Video/Audio/AV Events Supervisor, this position is part of a small team that works with staff, faculty, and other UCD campus and Health System clients to assess needs, consult, produce and direct audio and video productions. The Producer-Director provides audiovisual support for remote and onsite events, schedules, arranges, and performs video/audio recordings, uses specialized production equipment and performs post-production editing using Adobe Creative suite and other editing software. Also, acts as production crew, arranges for appropriate distribution of media, and assists with photography. Assists in the preparation of production cost estimates and project scopes, and trains and directs student employees and assigns duties as needed. While the Producer-Director works collaboratively in a small team environment, they are also responsible for developing and executing assigned projects from intake through distribution. These projects support the education, research, and public service missions of the University.

Apply By Date
December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

* Bachelor's degree in related area and / or an equivalent combination of education and at least one-year professional media production experience.
* Experience using professional studios, field video and digital cameras, audio recording equipment, and lighting and grip equipment.
* Experience performing professional video and audio production/post-production techniques, including editing of digital audio and video, operating cameras and non-linear digital equipment and using imaging software.
* Experience translating client needs into finished productions/programs designed to meet instructional/informational goals.
* Experience setting up and operating professional video equipment, including tripods, cameras, recorders and switchers and experience setting up and operating professional event audio systems, including mixing boards, microphones, speakers, and recorders.
* Experience setting up and operating professional event AV equipment, including switchers, converters, and control systems, computers, display screens and projectors.
* Skill to judge audio quality, understand sound characteristics/ technologies, and adjust appropriately for a live event and for recording.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with video and audio encoders, software for webcasting and streaming, and media delivery.
* Experience interacting and working with diverse groups at various levels of an organization.
* Knowledge of proper directing techniques and Ability to communicate appropriate directional commands to crew and talent.
* Skill in basic computer graphics creation and software such as Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, or equivalent software, for media production.
* Professional photography experience, in-studio, on location, and events.
* Knowledge of studio audio recording techniques and equipment and the Skill to Direct talent during the recording sessions.
* Oral, written and Interpersonal communication skills to create and make presentations to large and small groups.

Key Responsibilities

* 55% - Media Production
* 35% - Remote & In-Person Audio & AV Event Support
* 10% - Digital Photography

Department Overview

Instructional Media and Creative Services, a unit within the Academic Applications department under Information & Educational Technology (IET), provides graphic design, illustration, photographic, audio/video production, AV event support, and instructional design services to meet the instructional and non-instructional communication media needs of faculty, staff and students in support of the educational, research, and public service missions of the University.

POSITION INFORMATION

* Salary or Pay Range: $27.47/hr. - $46.90/hr.
* Salary Frequency: Biweekly
* Salary Grade: STEPS
* UC Job Title: PRODUCER DIR
* UC Job Code: 006214
* Number of Positions: 1
* Appointment Type: Staff: Career
* Percentage of Time: 100%
* Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (Other hours may be required)
* Location: Davis, CA
* Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
* Benefits Eligible: Yes
* This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

* Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

* Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

* Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

* UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
* Vacation is restricted during peak work periods.
* Adhere to workplace safety practices, read information communicated about workplace safety, complete required safety training on time, and report any workplace safety issues promptly to their supervisor or the designated safety coordinator.
* The position requires a current/valid driver's license and is subject to DMV Pull Notice System. Occasional travel to locations on and off campus.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Use hands to finger, handle, feel, and manipulate intricate video production equipment. Stand, walk, reach with hands and arms when on a video production. Talk and/or hear through a headset or headphones. Sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sometimes in tight areas, to set lights or tape cables when on production. Lift and/or move video production equipment weighing. Work at a computer and view display screens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

* This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks