Job Description
Req Id:  39166
Job Title:  Production Manager
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a fulltime, onsite Production Manager in our Communications Department. The Production Manager will serve as the CollegeTV Consortium point of contact on the Purdue University, Fort Wayne campus as well as a producer and manager of station content. The pay for this position is between $53,000.00 annually.

 
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for facilitating the day-to-day tasks at CollegeTV.
  • Program the broadcast schedule to fill the needs of the station.
  • Lead in the production and editing of original videos, manage external content, assist in planning and implementing production needs for special events.
  • Facilitate with video production, editing, and needs of Studio production as necessary.
  • Supervise CollegeTV staff.
  • Responsible for technical needs related but not limited to the studio, facilities, and remote productions created by CollegeTV. 
  • Research, plan, requisition, receive, and assist in the installation of equipment and manage facilities.
  • Maintain records of purchases and expenditures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years of media production.
  • Extensive knowledge of production equipment and post-production software.
  • Must have the ability and willingness to travel.
  • Ability to work varied hours.
  • Must be comfortable learning new systems as needed for the running of a 24-hour television station.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of photography and videography.
  • Experience working in live TV.
  • Experience teaching students.
  • Experience with a variety of non-linear editing programs.

 

Benefits:

  • Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
  • Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
  • Insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
  • Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

  

Additional Information:  

  • Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. 
  • A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position. 

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt
Posting Start Date:  10/2/25