[Metadatalibrarians] Job Opening: Media Services Director, WILL Public Media, UIUC

[Sarah L. Shreeves]

Please excuse the cross-posting. I'm posting this on behalf of a 
colleague here at UIUC. If you have questions, please contact Jack 
Brighton at jackb at uiuc.edu. The posting is available online at:

<http://www.will.uiuc.edu/about/mediaservicesdirector.htm>http://www.will.uiuc.edu/about/mediaservicesdirector.htm.

Sarah

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Job Posting: Media Services Director, WILL Public Media, Division of 
Broadcasting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time 
professional to manage digital media systems integration for WILL 
AM-FM-TV-Online, the University's public broadcasting stations 
affiliated with the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public 
Radio.  WILL-AM, on air since 1922, is a 5,000-watt station and that 
serves eastern Illinois and western Indiana with a news and 
informational format.  WILL-FM, established in 1941, is a 
105,000-watt station that serves east central Illinois and west 
central Indiana with predominantly classical music 
programming.  WILL-TV, established in 1955, is the primary PBS 
affiliate for viewers in central Illinois. WILL-Online extends the 
reach of all WILL broadcast services with extensive online archives 
and program information.

Brief Description:

This is a full-time Academic Professional position under the general 
supervision of the Director of Internet Development.  The Media 
Systems Manager plays a key role in developing a model file-based 
digital media workflow at WILL, and managing content and metadata 
across all platforms.  She or he is responsible for developing and 
maintaining the digital media production, publishing, archiving, and 
preservation environment for WILL AM-FM-TV-Online, and for directing 
its use to serve the mission of the WILL and the Division of Broadcasting.

Responsibilities:

*       Coordinates with Production Staff, Engineering, Computer 
Services, Traffic, Operations, and Internet Development to develop 
and integrate systems for media file and metadata production and 
interoperability. *       Works with vendors in developing and 
supporting digital media production, network, metadata, and storage systems.
*       Serves as the primary support person for digital video 
production workstations, servers, and storage.
*       Coordinates the digital media production environment with 
systems in Engineering, Computer Services, Operations, Traffic, and 
Web Development.
*       Responsible for understanding and maintaining adherence to 
industry standards in media file formats and encoding.
*       Maintains streaming media servers and encoders, ensuring high 
quality of service.
*       Supports the creation, capture, and accessibility of 
descriptive, administrative, and technical metadata throughout 
production, publishing, and archiving processes.
*       Documents the installation and operational details of the 
systems under Media Systems.
*       Trains staff and students on digital media production as needed.
*       Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

*       A bachelor's degree (required); a master's degree (preferred).
*       A minimum of five years experience in a digital media 
production environment.
*       Demonstrated high level of expertise in production of 
broadcast and online media.
*       Ability to install and maintain Mac and Windows-based digital 
media workstations.
*       A track-record of professional success integrating digital 
media systems in a networked environment.
*       Ability to operate streaming media servers and network 
storage systems.
*       Experience working with vendors in support of media 
production equipment, servers, and storage systems.
*       Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to 
work cooperatively as part of a team.
*       An ability and desire to learn new technologies and skills

Knowledge of:

*       Digital media file formats and standards.
*       A/V production tools and software, including AVID and Final Cut Pro.
*       Metadata formats and standards.
*       Item- and collection-level cataloging practices.
*       XML/XSD, SQL, and data transformation.
*       Public broadcasting and its mission.

The proposed starting date is December 1st, 2007.  To ensure full 
consideration, a letter of application, resume, and the names, 
addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references should 
be received by October 5th, 2007.  Interviews may take place before 
the closing date; however, no decision will be made until after 
October 5th, 2007.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and 
experience, not less than $45,000.

To apply please contact:

Elizabeth Weathers, Division Secretary
WILL Public Media
300 N. Goodwin
Urbana, IL 61801
eweather at uiuc.edu
217-244-2625

This job posting is also available here: 
http://www.will.uiuc.edu/about/mediaservicesdirector.htm

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

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Sarah L. Shreeves
Coordinator, Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and 
Scholarship (IDEALS)
University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: 217-244-3877 or 217-233-4648
Email: sshreeve at uiuc.edu
http://ideals.uiuc.edu/