Media Production Specialist

The Media Production Specialist provides expertise and support for media creation and support for media creation and production across the Hillman Library Media Labs. Reporting to the Head of Media Services, the position facilitates media creation and production through individual consultation and group instruction for members of the Pitt community who are engaging in media creation for research, teaching, and learning. The position will develop and support instructional partnerships between Media Services and members of the University community to promote media creation and its integration into curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. To provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for users of the Media Labs in Hillman Library, the incumbent will develop and maintain a suite of instructional videos, modules, and assessments. The Media Production Specialist will hire, train, and supervise a cohort of student employees to support the use of media equipment and spaces in Hillman Library. The position has a Monday-Friday schedule, 9:30-6:00pm, with evening and weekend hours assigned on a month-by-month basis.

Facilitates all electronic and mechanical technical requests and instructs students, faculty, staff, and others on uses of technologies for teaching, research, and creative applications. Designs instructional materials and leads instruction sessions. Oversees day-to-day functions of a specialized instructional technology learning space.

Must be able to receive and respond to user's requests in person, by phone and online. Must be able to move freely through the Media Services in Hillman Library and other areas of the library as necessary.

Must be able to interpret, learn, and use technologies and tools related to media creation, sound recording, and editing.

Must be able to receive and respond to user's requests in person, by phone and online. Must be able to move freely through the Media Services in Hillman Library and other areas of the library as necessary.

Must be able to interpret, learn, and use technologies and tools related to media creation, sound recording, and editing.

Incumbent must be able to move freely throughout the library. Must be able to work for extended periods at a service point. May be required to move about campus to assist with patron library delivery services. Must be able to, on occasion:

• Lift and handle heavy bound books and journals
• Lift and handle heavy media equipment
• Lift standard full US postal bins containing library materials
• Package and open mail containing library materials: full boxes, single mailers, envelopes
• Maneuver full standard library book-trucks, large transfer/storage book-bins, and hampers
• Shelve and shift library materials
• Handle and lift A/V equipment of varying size and weight for circulation to library users
• Setup and reset media spaces - move furniture, props, and background materials in Media Labs

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.