UNLV TV Manager/Producer, College of Urban Affairs [R0153061]

Requisition number: R0153061

About the Role

The Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the position of UNLV TV Manager/Producer. This position manages UNLV TV and oversees the operation of the video production facility and professional and student video productions. The manager works with campus and community partners in the creation of funded media projects. The UNLV TV manager secures and allocates resources and supervises professional staff members in producing live and recorded video content. The manager tracks personnel and materials for funded video production projects and coordinates all studio and field productions. This includes scheduling crew, procuring equipment, arranging for field shoots, preparing scripts, coordinating post production, and ensuring that projects are delivered to clients.

As part of the JMS Media Management Team, UNLV TV’s manager coordinates with the JMS director, plans for facility upgrades and maintenance, and works with assistant business manager to invoice clients. This position also includes teaching one undergraduate video journalism course each semester.

About the Department

Housed in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies seeks to embody the public service ideals of Hank Greenspun, the former editor and publisher of the Las Vegas Sun. The School enrolls more than 400 undergraduate and graduate students. Its academic and professional programs emphasize industry-relevant curricula, critical thinking, cultural proficiency, and experiential learning. Students actively participate in the School’s professional media operations: KUNV Public Radio, UNLV TV, and the Rebel Media Group Student Social Media Agency.

Responsibilities

• Manage UNLV TV and oversee the operation of the video production facility.
• Oversee professional and student video productions.
• Work with campus and community partners to create funded media projects.
• Secure and allocate resources for video production.
• Supervise professional staff in producing live and recorded video content.
• Track personnel and materials for funded video production projects.
• Coordinate studio and field productions, including scheduling crew, procuring equipment, arranging field shoots, preparing scripts, and coordinating post production.
• Ensure projects are delivered to clients.
• Coordinate with the JMS director and plan for facility upgrades and maintenance.
• Work with assistant business manager to invoice clients.
• Teach one undergraduate video journalism course each semester.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 3-5 years of experience in broadcast/video production.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Commitment to Diversity

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use UNLV’s Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate the university’s Rebel spirit.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants

About the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.

The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. The university continues to show its commitment to serving its wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.