What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Specialist Manager position at New River Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Media Specialist Manager
Role Title
Media Specialist IV
Role Code
29074-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
5
Position Number
27500066
Agency
New River Community College
Division
New River Community College (Div)
Work Location
Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range
Pay Band 5 – Starting at $57,733
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
New River Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred-plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties:
- Manage the implementation, installation, and maintenance of all equipment in electronic classrooms, auditoriums, and boardrooms.
- Evaluate and recommend purchases to meet the video production and media service needs, while maintaining departmental budget.
- Manage the development, production, and direction of the college’s live stream and video production.
- Communicate with internal and external entities to ensure proper preparation for on-campus events and meetings.
- Oversee all live audio/video/light production of events held on campus.
- Supervise full-time, part-time, and student workers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology Support Services.
- Provide or schedule support for evening and weekend events.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer and audio/visual equipment, as well as equipment associated with electronic classrooms.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in management or team leadership.
- Extensive understanding of audio, video, and live production.
- Demonstrated knowledge of live sound production and familiarity with various mixing consoles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast production switcher technology, such as Broadcast Pix, NewTek, AJA, Black Magic, etc.
- Strong understanding of Windows and Mac OS, Android, and iOS devices.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Considerations
Additional factors that may be considered include:
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with AV control systems.
- Experience working with and deploying audio-visual systems in higher education settings.
- Demonstrated experience with Crestron, Extron, or other leading AV integration platforms.
- Audiovisual certifications, such as Crestron CTI/MCP.
- Knowledge of video editing software such as Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
- Experience in live audio/video/lighting production.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
As needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4477P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/26/2026
Job Close Date
06/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Stacie Whitlock
Email
hrinformation@nr.edu
Phone Number
540-674-3635
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $57,733