Production Engineer

* Part-Time/Non-benefited; 10 hours per week;

Maximum 19 hours per week

DEPARTMENT:
Communications and Media Studies

CAMPUS:
Rose Hill

Fordham University, the Jesuit university of New York, seeks a part-time, academic-year Production Engineer to support teaching and learning delivered by the Department of Communication and Media Studies in the University Library’s state‑of‑the‑art broadcast studio. The ideal applicant will be skilled and experienced in studio production and may also support the Student Television initiative and university video production projects. While this is not a teaching instructor position, this hands‑on technical role is student‑facing and, working with faculty from the Department of Communication and Media Studies, will make a contribution to student learning by running the studio during classes and student activities.

This is a non-benefited position at Fordham’s Bronx campus. The job assumes a 10‑hour work‑week during the academic year (late August to mid‑December and then mid‑January to mid‑May) to support the university’s varied class times. Working hours may include evening sessions (Fordham classes run until 9:20 pm).

This position reports to the Department of Communication and Media Studies, but works under the supervision of the television studio’s manager. The role requires proven expertise in operating state‑of‑the‑art studio equipment in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative professional capable of working with students, faculty and staff to achieve high‑quality production outcomes. They should also have a deep commitment to student success, and the ability to foster an inclusive, supportive and interactive learning environment.

• Assists faculty and students in developing video production projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communications, Media Studies, Journalism or a related field.
• Proficiency in operating a New Tek/Vizrt Tri Caster in a live, multi‑camera production environment.
• Proven experience in video editing, preferably using an Avid post‑production suite.
• Expertise in audio editing and mixing, preferably using Pro Tools.
• Professional experience operating Ultra High Definition PTZ studio cameras.
• Hands‑on experience with virtual set technology, including setup, keying, and execution.
• Proficiency in operating teleprompter systems in a live or live‑to‑tape setting.
• Solid understanding of NDI, Dante, and other video‑over‑IP networking protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work under pressure during live productions.
• A proactive and detail‑oriented work ethic.

• Experience with the Sony Anycast Mobile Production Studio.

SALARY:
Minimum Salary: $60/Hr.

Maximum Salary: $60/Hr.

HOURS:

10-hour work‑week during the Academic Year (late August to mid-December; mid‑January to mid‑May)

FLSA CATEGORY:
Non‑exempt

START DATE:

ASAP

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Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information,