As the Lynchburg College athletic department advances deeper into the world of broadcasting its events on the internet, the need for additional staffing has increased. A graduate assistant position has been approved for athletic webcasting, with duties and coursework beginning this fall. If the idea interests you, please view the following job description. For additional information, please contact Paul Spaulding from the Information Technology and Resources Department at (434) 544-8636 or via e-mail at Spaulding@lynchburg.edu. To apply, please follow the following instructions: http://www.lynchburg.edu/GradAssistantships.xml.
LYNCHBURG COLLEGE
Lynchburg, VA
GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION DESCRIPTION
Revision Date: May 6, 2009
Position Code:
Department: Media Support Services
Position Title: Media Support Services Graduate Assistant
Supervisor's Title:Technology Manager, Schewel Hall
Job Purpose:
Coordinate and schedule the video broadcasting of sporting events for the web and other events as needed. Will also assist in production and taping of campus events, including camera work, video editing, and audio production. May interface with the Donovan Media Development Center on more advanced video projects.
Skills Development or Learning Opportunities Available:
•· Organizational and scheduling skills
•· Use of broadcast-quality cameras, sound equipment, character generators, computers, lighting, etc.
•· Video software
•· Webcasting software
•· Problem solving
•· Editing video on professional equipment
•· Maintaining equipment
Essential Duties:
•· Coordinate and schedule the video broadcasting of sporting events for the web and other events as needed
•· Supervise and check field setups for video broadcasting for the web
•· Supervise student assistants who are working on video broadcasting
•· Maintain video equipment and report equipment repair needs
•· Editing video on professional level equipment - using computer-based character generation and editing equipment
•· Shooting video
•· Setting up audio-video equipment, including sound and lighting equipment, record-beeping, organizing use of equipment, taping satellite and cable broadcasts, logging tapes.
•· DVD generation
Equipment Used:
•· Standard computer workstation
•· Laptop computer
•· Video editing/graphics workstations
•· Video cameras & recorders
•· Tape duplication equipment
•· CD-R recorder
•· DVD recording and dubbing equipment
•· Audio recording and editing equipment
Qualifications:
•· Special Skills: Computer skills
•· Education: Currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Lynchburg College
•· Experience: Experience with audiovisual equipment
•· Oral/Written Skills: Excellent oral skills for effective communication with others
