Media Production Coordinator chez New Mexico Junior College, NM

About the Department

The Media Production Coordinator shall report to the Director of Marketing and Media Productions. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Premiere editing programs, preferred. 
• Knowledge of InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Create Pro, etc. is preferred. 
• When applicable, participates in the writing/editing of press releases, radio copy, various college publications, and presentations, with special emphasis on radio copy updates; participates in advertising and publicity that promotes a positive image for the department and the College. 
• Assists with media tracking and record keeping of all college-related activities and assists with research materials needed to complete public service announcements (PSA’s), articles, features, and publications.
• Support social media efforts, particularly tracking of analytics and reporting. 
• Coordinates with Recruiting and other departments to videotape and edit event footage as applicable to the College, and makes/coordinates technical decisions regarding such elements as appropriate lighting, shooting angle, placement, and type of microphone.
• Assists in the distribution of content to Channel 19, website, social media, and area television stations when appropriate.
• Tests all equipment to determine technical quality of recording, audio and lighting apparatus prior to operation in the field; oversees the security, operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in shooting and editing; maintains a regular work schedule, with the understanding that there will be an occasional need to work beyond regular hours to complete job assignments and projects.  
• Research and update NMJC programs’ historical records as it relates to Broadcast and Video archives on PR Server/Dropbox as needed.
• Works with contract broadcast engineers and with the NMJC IT Department for TV, to ensure on-air status and mitigate equipment failures; helps maintain broadcast equipment in good working order. 
• Uploads broadcasts, video clips, and photos to the PR Server in a timely manner. 
• Highly creative and innovative.
• Support the current SEO website programs. 
• Oversee first submissions of Marketing Requests to submit to the Director of Outreach & Engagement. 
• Review all news articles and newspaper clipping cataloguing. 
• Strong skills in organizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of target audiences and messaging to be effective.
• Participates in PR/Marketing planning and implementation sessions as an important member of the communications team. 
• May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Position Duties

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Radio, Television, Film, Communications, Marketing, Videography, or related field required.
• Will consider substitution for direct field experience for academic credentials. 
• Two (2) years of experience in recording, video editing, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred. 
• Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas driver’s license.
• This position is an exempt, full-time position with flexible hours, depending on the needs for the week.

Other Qualifications

This is a twelve-month exempt position. Standard benefits apply

To apply:

Submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website (www.nmjc.edu), a letter of application (cover letter), a resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.