What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Technology Specialist position at Nelson University?
Institutional Mission
Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.
Position Overview
Be a technical lead who keeps our live events, studio productions, and network infrastructure running flawlessly. From mixing front-of-house audio to routing 4K video over NDI and troubleshooting VLAN conflicts, you’ll ensure every show looks and sounds world-class.
Major Responsibilities
- Working as a Production Operative in one of the 5 Media systems
- Train student crews and junior staff; host quarterly skills workshops.
- Maintain SOPs and signal-flow diagrams.
- Coordinate gear repairs, updating soft/firmware’s, track asset lifecycles and inventory.
- Provide on-call support for broadcasts, campus events and class room technology.
- Research and recommend tech upgrades that improve quality or reduce costs
Qualifications
- Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)
- Audio Production: FOH and monitor mixing on large-format digital consoles (e.g., A&H, DiGiCo SSL), mic selection/placement, plugin-based FX chains, IEM setup – 500 Minimum Verified Hours
- Video Production: Multi-camera production experience (cinema, ENG, DSLR), lens selection, shading, SDI/HDMI/NDI routing, live switching (TriCaster, vMix, Ross) – 250 Minimum Verified Hours
- Lighting: Programming moving-head and LED fixtures, DMX and Art-Net patching, studio key lighting, on-location grip/rigging – 100 Minimum Verified Hours
- IT/AF-over-IP: Building and PCs/Macs, configuring LAN/WAN & VLANs, deploying Dante and Waves SoundGrid, QoS optimization for AVoIP – 100 Minimum Verified Hours
Preference Given to Applicants with:
- WSG, Dante Level 2, or NDI Advanced certifications.
- Experience with PTZ control systems, Unreal Engine virtual sets, or LED-wall processors.
- Familiarity with ADA and broadcast-compliance standards (FCC, SMPTE, OSHA).
Organizational Relationships
Reports to and is accountable to the Senior Director of Media Technology Services
Application Process: Complete the fields to the right of this screen under “Apply here”. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@nelson.edu. Your resume may be included when submitting the application to the Human Resources Office.
Why Join Us?
- 1,000 events per year—no two weeks look the same.
- Cutting-edge gear and a culture that is Fun and Accurate.
- Direct impact on high-visibility broadcasts watched by thousands.
Note:
This position is not exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential!