Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

Production Assistant Manager, CUNY TV

POSITION DETAILS

CUNY TV, the City University of New York?s television station, has been educating and informing viewers for more than three decades, remaining committed to extending CUNY?s academic mission to offer lifelong learning opportunities to all New Yorkers. Established in 1985, CUNY TV reaches 7.3 million broadcast households in the New York metro area from its studios at the CUNY Graduate Center. CUNY TV is broadcast over the air on channel 25.3 and in the five boroughs via cable channels, Spectrum and Optimum on channel 75, RCN on channel 77 and Verizon FiOS on channel 30.

CUNY TV is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to oversee daily and weekly production activities, ensuring smooth studio and field operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, the incumbent plays a key role in supporting the station?s mission. They will play an essential role in ensuring the success of seamless studio and field operations for CUNY TV.

Key duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and schedule production crews for studio shoots, field remotes, and special events, maintaining accurate calendars and schedules.
• Supervise studio operations on production days, ensuring crew readiness, equipment functionality, and on-time program starts.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Operations with planning, staffing, and executing large-scale, one-off, or special projects.
• Serve as the liaison between the Engineering team and Operations on studio production days, ensuring communication and coordination.
• Assign production crews for both field remotes and studio productions, as well as coverage of required meetings and events, including those of the Board of Trustees, CUCF, ABNY, and CUNY FORUM.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and the Engineering team to execute productions seamlessly.
• Assist with planning and executing special projects, managing logistics, and act as second-in-command to the Assistant Director of Operations.
• Monitor studio facilities, addressing safety concerns, equipment issues, and overall operational needs

NOTE:

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in film, Television Production, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a television production with a strong track record of managing both field and studio operations, ideally in a media, broadcast, or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage production teams effectively, including experience with crew scheduling, resource allocation, and fostering positive team dynamics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital editing software and production tools.
• Bilingual proficiency (English & Spanish) is highly desirable enabling effective communication with diverse communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment while also demonstrating the initiative to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
• Knowledge of studio safety standards and procedures, with the ability to identify and address safety issues.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides expertise in digital and visual communications to support and advance the College's multimedia presence.

• Researches and identifies new multimedia platforms that advance College programs and initiatives
• Works closely with management to understand and produce effective message elements
• Creates and aligns various communication work products such as video, digital formats, layouts, graphics, web pages, and microsites to ensure consistency and effective messaging
• Assesses, enhances and manages the user experience on digital platforms including social media
• Collaborates with graphic designers, webmasters, and other information technology professionals to create comprehensive broadcast and multimedia communications
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $64,649 to $72,667 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\HRAM\FL.HRS\CG\SEARCH\FL.GBL?Page=HRS\APP\JBPST\FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29927&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

March 25, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

Central Office

About CUNY City University of New York - System

The City University of New York provides high-quality, accessible education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 270,000 adult, continuing and professional education students at 25 campuses across New York City. The University is an integrated system of senior and community colleges, graduate and professional schools, research centers, institutes and consortia. From certificate courses to Ph.D. programs, CUNY offers postsecondary learning to students of all backgrounds. It provides the city with graduates trained for high-demand positions in the sciences, technology, mathematics, teaching, nursing and other fields. As CUNY has grown, the University also has strengthened its mission as a premier research institution, building an array of modern facilities and expanding the ranks of its world-class faculty. Throughout its history, the University has been an integral part of the city and state through partnerships with public schools, economic development initiatives, immigration aid and financial advice services and other community outreach programs. Today, CUNY faculty and staff continue to benefit New York City — as well as the entire nation — by serving as policy exper...ts to business and government, advisers to nonprofit institutions, civic organizations and community groups. Students, too, are strongly encouraged to experience the cultural, educational and community-based opportunities of the five boroughs, through a network of internships and fellowships, to embracing the city as their campus.

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