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