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The Coordinating Producer, Student Media Productions leads the College's most visible student media platforms: the EVVY Awards and the Emerson Media Network, which unifies Emerson Channel and Emerson Channel Sports. This role integrates content development, operational oversight, and mentorship into a cohesive strategy that advances institutional visibility and student career readiness. Reporting to the Director, Production Facilities, the Coordinating Producer ensures high-quality public-facing content while providing students with structured, portfolio-driven experiences that reflect real-world media environments.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead creative and operational strategy for a slate of student-led productions, including the EVVY Awards, Emerson Channel programming, and Emerson Channel Sports content. Align content planning and delivery with institutional storytelling goals and the academic calendar.
• Oversee production cycles through student-led teams, managing timelines, deliverables, and production standards across pre-production, production, and post.
• Mentor and supervise diverse student teams across production, equipment, post-production, graphics, and marketing, with an emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and professional development.
• Establish and maintain editorial standards across platforms to ensure alignment with College values, accessibility requirements, and brand identity.
• Coordinate with departments, including Emerson Productions, Media Technologies & Production (MTP), Visual & Media Arts (VMA), Athletics, and Student Affairs, to facilitate resource sharing and streamline workflows.
• Track engagement and impact metrics for each project. Use analytics as a learning tool to inform content development and assess outcomes for both students and the institution.
• Model professional production practices, staying current with trends in live event broadcasting, digital storytelling, and distribution platforms.
• Support institutional events as needed with student-led media content and coverage, especially during peak visibility moments such as Commencement.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Broadcast, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in live event or multi-camera production environments.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring creative teams and producing high-quality video content.
• Fluency with digital distribution platforms, especially YouTube and social media.
• Prior involvement in large-scale institutional or public-facing events.
• Strong editorial instincts and ability to shape narrative across multiple content formats.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, levels of experience, and areas of study.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• with television and film production equipment and the ability to guide students in their use.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace and the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with clear communication skills and a strong mentoring approach.

Physical Abilities

• This position is generally sedentary; movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
• Continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding, and read fine print will be expected.

Work Environment

• General office conditions
• Exposed to moderate noise levels
• May occasionally be exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperatures

Compensation: $79,950.00 - $99,900.00 annually, commensurate with experience. Grade of Position: 23-10E Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25 Division: Division of Technology and Media

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

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