Production Assistant

Ball State University Media Services provides internal and external clients with impactful and high-quality productions, for educational, promotional, and corporate projects. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our Production staff to continue to learn and grow professionally, and help students learn proper workflows and techniques. The Production Assistant is an integral part of UMS, and will have the opportunity to design graphics for broadcast, educational and promotional projects, and web streaming. UMS produces up to 85 athletics contests per year for ESPN streaming and other platforms. Ball State has a reputation for having high production values and creating professional broadcasts.

This position will operate production equipment (such as Ross Xpression, Grass Valley cameras, switchers and replay, audio boards, and others) during broadcasts of Ball State home sporting events on ESPN and other platforms, and for video board productions. Perform audio/video duties such as camera operations, lighting, and editing for remote and studio productions.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Minimum qualifications: Associate’s degree or equivalent in broadcast operations, telecommunications technology or related field. One through three years’ experience in related TV operation functions.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in broadcast operations, telecommunications technology or related field. Additional years of experience.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29340. Required documents to include with your application: resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through February 25, 2022.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.