MUTV Staff Applications 2015-2016 - Marquette Wire



Application for MUTV PositionsThe positions available for the 2015-2016 school year include:Entertainment Executive ProducerEntertainment Producer (2)News Executive ProducerNews Producer (2)Sports Executive ProducerSports Producer (2)Production DirectorAssistant Production Director (3)The following materials are required for all applicants:This completed formAnswers to the application questionsA resume(Optional) Additional materials that support your application (portfolios, websites, videos, etc.)These positions must be served in both the fall and spring semesters. Please read the position descriptions below for further information on job responsibilities.Please send your finished applications to Brian Georgeson at brian.georgeson@marquette.edu by Monday April 13th at 5pm.Position DescriptionsEntertainment Executive ProducerRequired to attend the Marquette Wire Arts & Entertainment Desk Meetings each weekDiscuss stories for that week and suggest possible packagesBring stories/package ideas back to the other two producers to plan shows for that weekEmail volunteers each week to fill on-air positionsLeads the entertainment department and sets an example for the other producers as well as the volunteers and sets the bar in professional content productionHandles conflict, communication issues within department and all supporting producersIncludes all responsibilities of Entertainment Producers below:Entertainment ProducerAttend weekly MUTV all staff meetings and training week the week before classes beginResponsible for the content of 1 entertainment show & 1 or more entertainment shortsAt least 1 in-depth, high-quality 3-4 minute package every two weeks to share on the Wire as well as air on TVHave a budget meeting once a week with all members of the entertainment department to plan shows for the next weekTrain volunteers for on-air performance, writing stories, use of Inception, production of packages, etc.Edit stories written by volunteers, create graphics (Full Screens, Lower Thirds, OTSs)Communicate with Production department on the night of show to discuss sets and scriptsCoordinate content for special shows or a live event for campus (Game show, trivia contest, etc.)Consistently communicate with producers in your departmentUpload packages/shows/shorts to YouTube and the Marquette WireCreate commercials for your department/showsNews Executive ProducerRequired to attend the Marquette Wire News Desk Meetings each weekDiscuss stories for that week and suggest possible packagesBring stories/package ideas back to the other two producers to plan shows for that weekEmail volunteers each week to fill on-air positionsLeads the news department and sets an example for the other producers as well as the volunteers and sets the bar in professional content productionHandles conflict, communication issues within department and all supporting producersIncludes all responsibilities of News Producers below:News ProducerAttend weekly MUTV all staff meetings and training the week before classes beginResponsible for the content of 1 news show & 1 or more news shortsAt least 1 in-depth, high-quality 3-4 minute package every two weeks to share on the Wire as well as air on TVHave a budget meeting once a week with all members of the news department to plan shows for the next weekTrain volunteers for on-air performance, writing stories, use of Inception, production of packages, etc.Edit stories written by volunteers, create graphics (Full Screens, Lower Thirds, OTSs)Communicate with Production department on the night of show to discuss sets and scriptsCoordinate content for special shows, such as the MUSG election show. There should also be coordination with the Wire News Desk.Consistently communicate with producers in your departmentUpload packages/shows to YouTube and the Marquette WireCreate commercials for your department/showsSports Executive ProducerRequired to attend the Marquette Wire Sports Desk Meetings each weekDiscuss stories and game coverage for that week, and suggest possible packagesBring stories/package ideas back to the other two producers to plan shows for that weekEmail volunteers each week to fill on-air positionsLeads the sports department and sets an example for the other producers as well as the volunteers and sets the bar in professional content productionHandles conflict, communication issues within department and all supporting producersCo-produce and manage Marquette Madness with input from the WireIncludes all responsibilities of Sports Producers below:Sports ProducerAttend weekly MUTV all staff meetings and training the week before classes beginResponsible for the content of 1 sports show & 1 or more sports shortsAt least 1 in-depth, high-quality 3-4 minute package every two weeks to share on the Wire as well as air on TVHave a budget meeting once a week with all members of the sports department to plan shows for the next weekTrain volunteers for on-air performance, writing stories, use of Inception, production of packages, etc.Edit stories written by volunteers, create graphics (Full Screens, Lower Thirds, OTSs)Communicate with Production department on the night of show to discuss sets and scriptsCoordinate content for special shows, such as Marquette Madness, NCAA Tournament, etc. There should also be coordination with the Wire Sports Desk.Consistently communicate with producers in your departmentUpload packages/shows to YouTube and the Marquette WireCreate commercials for your department/showsProduction DirectorEmail volunteers each week on show timesMost knowledgeable on all equipment in the Studios and engineering rackLeads the production department and sets an example for the other assistants as well as the volunteers and sets the bar in professional content productionHandles conflict, communication issues within department and all assistantsIncludes all responsibilities of Assistant Directors below:Assistant Production DirectorAttend weekly MUTV all staff meeting and training the week before classes beginKnowledge of all of Studio equipment and basic troubleshootingTrain volunteers on all positions (except directing and programming)Camera, Floor director, Graphics, teleprompter, audio, TD Help and monitor volunteers with sets, teach proper techniquesSet up sets for each show, light sets, get microphones for talent, get Mini DV tapeRotate programming position each weekPut content on the air, put in pre-recorded promotions during commercial breaks, make sure show is recorded to the serverCreate commercials for the stationMUTV Staff ApplicationName: ________________________________________Position Sought: ________________________________________Academic Major: ________________________________________Minor: ________________________________________Overall GPA: ____________GPA in Major: ____________Year in School: ________________________________________Email: ________________________________________Cell Phone: ________________________________________Time Availability: Wednesday, April 15: _____________________________________Thursday, April 16: _____________________________________Please answer the following questions:Why would you like the position you are applying for?What previous experiences have prepared you for this position?What would you like to improve in your department next year?What are some things you would like to continue?How would you deal with volunteers not doing their job, or doing their job with a lack of effort?How will you encourage volunteers to keep coming back and participating with MUTV? ................
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