Producer - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Develop marketing and digital strategies with support from the General Manager and Director of Content.
• Manage station social media accounts.
• Guide all projects through the production process to meet or exceed deadline, budget, quality and distribution requirements.
• Write and edit copy, as well as produce, shoot and edit video for marketing and digital distribution.
• Produces multi-platform branded content and promotional material.
• Design marketing and digital content for distribution.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

M-F 8-5

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in public relations and/or advertising strategy. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Understand video/audio preproduction, production, and post production, current social media trends, and current methods of production and storytelling. Design (needs a strong background—from concept to pixel production.) Understanding and implementing NPR/PBS' mission to help educate, inform, and enlighten listeners/viewers.

Department

KTTZ Television Station

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Occasional Duties

• Attend meetings and is responsible for appropriate record keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment.
• May be asked to participate in station membership campaigns and community-building events.

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Two or more years education or training beyond high school with emphasis on professional video production or related area plus two years experience in a video/multimedia environment; OR a combination of education and/or experience to equal four years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

We are a local public media company for the people of West Texas. We make a difference in the education of every child. Our local storytelling provides context to complex stories. We share our love of music and the arts. We spark the imagination of a fresh generation of creative thinkers and doers.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.