Digital Media Specialist

JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC (BL-MUS-IUBLA) Department Specific Responsibilities Participates in and supervises activities related to distance and online educational initiatives and streaming performance activities. May direct camera operators and other technical staff during recording sessions and streaming performances. Makes technical decisions necessary to produce and deliver media across a wide range of delivery formats and platforms to include broadcast, webcast, or online formats; collaborates with faculty, may make instructional and artistic decisions. Researches, installs and supports equipment related to interactive distance education and streaming performance activities in studios, classrooms, labs and performance venues. General Responsibilities Ensures operational integrity in the design, development, and implementation of systems in the classrooms/other learning environment for maximum availability and performance by monitoring queues, investigating, diagnosing and resolving moderately complex equipment failures. Develops and implements preventive maintenance procedures; performs inventory control and oversees repair shop and work area. Installs, tests and monitors applications software to maintain integrity and security and ensure compliance with departmental and industry standards. Evaluates trends, collaborates on design, specification and acquisition and interacts with external vendors/installers on the implementation of hardware and control systems meeting classroom operational needs. Researches and stays up-to-date on emerging digital media technologies and multimedia systems. Education Required: Bachelor's degree (preferably in related field). Preferred: Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. Work Experience Some experience with multimedia systems or related experience. Skills Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Due to the performance schedule, the digital media specialists are required to work some evenings and weekends. IU Bloomington Campus – in-person position. Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Health savings account with generous IU contributions. Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Basic group life insurance paid by IU. Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting. Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options. Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses. 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year. Generous paid time off plans. Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events. Employee assistance program (EAP). Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr