Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24166

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact:

　　K’Lynn Harris – [email protected]

　　406-444-4828

　　Classification Title Broadcast Operations Spec I

　　Working Title MPAN Producer/Camera Operator

　　Brief Position Overview

　　Montana PBS is hiring producers/camera operators to support in the production of the Montana Public Affairs Network ( MPAN .) This position is part time and scheduled based on the needs of the legislature’s broadcasting calendar. Work schedules will vary. Production shifts may be extremely limited between legislative sessions and schedule is irregular in non-legislative years. This position is based in Helena and is not eligible for remote work.

　　Position Number 4N0281/ 4N0214/ 4N0256

　　Department KUSM State Base Fund

　　Division Others under the President

　　Appointment Type Classified

　　Contract Term Fiscal Year

　　Semester

　　If other, specify From date

　　If other, specify End date

　　FLSA Non-Exempt

　　Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

　　FTE .45

　　Benefits Eligible Not Eligible

　　Salary $18.33 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

　　Contract Type Classified Hourly

　　If other, please specify

　　Recruitment Type Open

　　Position Details

　　General Statement

　　Montana PBS contracts with the Legislative Services Division to operate and produce live television programming for the state broadcasting service, known as MPAN (Montana Public Affairs Network.) Montana PBS is hiring producers/camera operators to assist with production needs under the Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Will produce video of unedited, gavel-to-gavel coverage of state government proceedings, to air on the state broadcasting network, MPAN (Montana Public Affairs Network.) Produced broadcasts will stream online, air on MPAN , and will be recorded for long term historical archives.

　　Operate robotic cameras, production switcher, and character generator in production facility to produce coverage of capitol proceedings.

　　Set up production workstations to record correct rooms and ensure quality audio and video signals are routed correctly.

　　Integrate clear pictures and sound with accurate character generation to identify people and provide relevant information on screen. Will adhere to guidelines of broadcast style (camera angles, shot selection, graphic subtitling, etc.) to ensure impartiality and decorum of institutions being covered.

　　Record proceedings for archival and broadcast as directed.

　　Will assist with other production tasks, including operation of broadcast scheduling equipment, quality control and other duties as assigned.

　　May have opportunities to assist in video field production as needed.

　　Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Ability to operate video production equipment, including robotic cameras, production switchers, character generators on Mac-based program.

　　Ability to integrate clear pictures and sound to create quality video production for live television and streaming. Ability to work under pressure.

　　Basic knowledge of audio/video recording is preferred. General understanding of live streaming and archived broadcast materials; general familiarity of Adobe editing software is not required, but advantageous.

　　Ability to work as part of a team and observe standard office procedures is required. Ability to observe quality control guidelines and attention to detail. Ability to promptly arrive for scheduled shifts is a must.

　　High School degree or equivalent and some college level courses or experience in television, film, communications, visual arts, photography, graphic design, audio/video is preferred. Alternative combinations of professional experience and educational qualifications will be considered.

　　Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　The Successful Candidate Will

　　Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.

　　Able to execute multiple tasks in an organized manner and respond appropriately to multiple demands.

　　Perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy, manage projects effectively, strategize new techniques, and have the ability to recommend and implement successful organizational procedures and respond to rapid change, growth, and new assignments.

　　Encourage and maintain collaboration in a team environment.

　　Maintain and elevate positive relationships with the membership and other constituents and seek new mutual beneficial relationships.

　　Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

　　Montana State University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran’s status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

　　This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

　　Physical Demands

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

　　This position has supervisory duties? No

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies 3

　　Desired Start Date Upon a successful search

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Open Date

　　Close Date

　　Applications will be:

　　Screening of applications will begin on December 4, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

　　Special Instructions

　　Diversity Statement

　　Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

　　In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

　　MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html