Executive Producer, Dragon Media

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Under the direction of the Director of Public Relations, the Executive Producer of Dragon Media provides overall vision and leadership for the college's in-house video and podcast operations. The position leads strategy, workflows, and production to deliver high-quality, engaging, and market-competitive video and audio content for broadcast and digital distribution in support of the college's mission, vision, and values.

The Executive Producer is accountable for the quality and success of all Dragon Media content; translates abstract concepts into compelling media solutions; oversees projects from script to screen; supervises staff; and manages multiple simultaneous productions in a fast-paced environment.

Leads and directs the college's video and podcast staff in complex productions and sets the overall vision and strategy for video and audio content across platforms. Establishes workflows, policies, procedures, and strategic plans; evaluates project feasibility; and fosters a goal-driven, high-performance production environment.

Prepares, manages, and administers budgets for Dragon Media cost centers; evaluates project feasibility within available financial and operational resources. Negotiates, reviews, and administers production, vendor, and programming contracts, including memorandums of understanding for external partnerships. Oversees procurement of goods and services to ensure cost-effective solutions that meet quality standards and production requirements.

Acts as liaison and consultant to internal and external clients, providing leadership and creativity in developing innovative solutions to complex communications by analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.

In collaboration with the Associate Director of Dragon Media, reviews project requests, assigns projects, and ensures timely, on-budget completion.

Manages production logistics for assigned projects, including script breakdown, scheduling, production planning, casting, talent direction, crew and equipment coordination, travel, and post-production editing.

Co-produces the livestream of the college's annual commencement ceremony with the Associate Director.

Oversees contracts with Howard County Government Television ( GTV), including programming for the county council and county executive; ensures compliance with contractual, budgetary, and legal requirements; manages deliverables; and monitors performance. Responsible for broadcasting county executive and county council installations each election cycle and collaborating with the cable administrator to secure PEG funding for capital equipment.

Works with the Video Production Engineer to develop and oversee technology plans for Dragon Media, including infrastructure, workflows, data flows, and production systems. Coordinates the acquisition, installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of production technology, software, and equipment.

Maintains engineering and preventive maintenance plans; leads RFP processes for capital equipment; collaborates with Procurement on technical specifications; and oversees equipment upgrades, replacements, and repairs.

Works with their team to determine necessary training for staff development, cross-training sessions, and external training.

Works with the Video Production Engineer to implement preventive maintenance schedules and repair equipment.

Stays abreast of emerging and changing technologies in video and podcasting production.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a master's degree in video production or a related field, or ten (10) years of equivalent experience.

Requires seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience managing television and media production with full script-to-screen responsibility.

Must possess advanced knowledge of video, digital, and podcast production; non-linear editing; file interoperability; and broadcast or cablecast environments, with working knowledge of broadcast engineering principles.

Demonstrated ability to lead creative teams; supervise personnel and budgets; manage facilities and workflows; translate abstract concepts into compelling media solutions; and work effectively with diverse internal and external clients.

Requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced creative environment.

Requires strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Regular attendance is required for this job.
Performs all duties while considering the impact of any action on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Microsoft Office suite.

Many production aspects of the job require off-site shooting or light travel. Production may also require extended hours, evenings and or weekend commitments.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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