Multimedia Technician

Posting Number: T00097 Official Title: Multimedia Technician Working Title Production Coordinator Division Marketing, Communications, & University Relations Position Type: Temporary Posting Type Temporary UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

The Division of Marketing, Communications & University Relations builds the UWM brand by sharing stories of student and faculty success. We also foster enrollment and retention, support University Advancement, and help campus units tell their stories. Learn more here:https://uwm.edu/marcomm/

Expected Duration/Hours: 20 hours/week for 1 year Pay Basis Hourly Salary Grade FLSA Status: Nonexempt Job Summary

Supports the UWM Multimedia (video and photo) team in the production of brand and marketing campaign assets. Specific job responsibilities include:

Preproduction & project management:

• Assist in developing storyboards and creating timelines and production plans for video projects

• Find locations, secure permissions and logistics and execute site checks

• Schedule shoots, handling preparations such purchasing props or hiring a makeup artist

• Assist in the identification and recruitment of a diverse array of students and other subjects for shoots

• Assist in securing model releases and managing compensation for shoot participants

• Maintain accurate, complete and timely record of activities and projects

Production assistance:

• Participate in large-scale video productions as a boom operator and running sound or helping set up and modify lights, etc.

• Serve as a visual observer or production assistant at drone shoots

• Direct extras and monitor the performance of extras at shoots

Digital assets management:

• Select the best (i.e. cull) shots, enter keywords and upload video footage and project files to video archive, following established procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful experience working on video productions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film, photography, journalism, communications or another video-related field

• Two years professional videography experience

• Two years professional photography experience

• Demonstrated project management, scheduling and organizational skills

• Experience working with cinema cameras and camera movement equipment such as sliders, gimbals, etc.

• Demonstrated experience with lighting

• Demonstrated proficiency in using Adobe Premiere (or an equivalent software program) for video editing and file organization

• Experience handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working in collaborative team environments

Target Salary Range Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education and equity-based factors, but we anticipate hiring between $25.75 - $28.75/hour. Benefits and Total Rewards

This position is not eligible for PTO, employer sponsored health benefits, WRS, etc.

All temporary and project employees may participate in the following benefit plans, regardless of whether or not they are covered by the WRS:

• Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program

• Wisconsin Deferred Compensation 457 Program

• Long-Term Care Insurance

For more information, please see Benefits - Human Resources (uwm.edu).

Application Instructions

If interested, please submit a cover letter that addresses the professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications and if possible, includes links to 1-3 video productions you worked on with an explanation of your role, a resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information to include e-mail and phone numbers.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application Deadline 07/26/2024 Continuous (Open Until Filled)? No If Continuous, Initial Review Date Position Contact Name Zoe Carballido Contact Phone 414-251-9294 Contact Email carball3@uwm.edu Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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