Broadcast Apprentice

Broadcast Apprentice Broadcast Apprentice

Company:

Liberty University

Job Location:

Lynchburg, 24502

Category:

Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

R0010892

The Broadcast Apprentice assists staff and performs a variety of tasks and functions, gaining practical production or engineering experience. The role demands teamwork, adaptability, a commitment to learning, and adherence to university values and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Broadcast staff in a variety of tasks and functions. Maintain a safe working environment. Team player with strong relational and organizational skills. Required to work flexible hours, including frequent nights and weekends. Other duties as assigned. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ. Campus Production Apprentice Assist with the operation of professional audio, lighting or video equipment for events. Assist with production load-ins and load-outs. Safely transport sound, lighting, and video equipment between storage and venue locations. Keep stage and backstage areas safe and audio/video equipment secure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience High school degree or GED is required. One year experience in broadcast or related field preferred. To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record. Campus Production Apprentice One to two years of experience in the live audio, video, or lighting production industry preferred. Operating knowledge of audio and visual concepts and equipment, PowerPoint, ProPresenter, and graphic design is preferred. Understanding of the live production environment and etiquette. Requires knowledge and handling of low-voltage electricity. Ability to function well in a fast-paced and high stress work environment.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work equally well with detail and abstraction. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work with conflicting, delayed or ambiguous information. Computer skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Technical troubleshooting is a must. Physical and Sensory Abilities Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations, as well as occasional out-of-town assignments. Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork. Occasionally required to sit for extensive periods of time. Must possess remarkable auditory skills to accurately detect and interpret various sounds-such as pitch, tone, clarity, and spatial cues-to identify technical audio problems, maintain creative content quality, and communicate clearly with team members in fast-paced settings. Must possess exceptional visual acuity, including the ability to see fine details and accurately distinguish colors, in order to identify visual defects, maintain the creative and technical quality of video content, and carry out precise tasks. Often required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the buildings. Handle materials, climb ladders, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business. Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is frequently changing. Functions of this position's responsibility often require one to work after normal business hours, and in some situations for prolonged shifts. Some projects are completed in a climate-controlled office setting, and other projects regularly are outdoors, in some situations inclement weather must be accommodated. Driving Requirements Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required. Time Type Full time Location Onsite The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.