Production Engineer

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Production Engineer FLSA Non-Exempt Position Number H07400 Department Library RH Campus Rose Hill Location Onsite Hybrid Policy Please review the Hybrid Policy here. Scheduled Hours Per Week 19 Position Summary

Fordham University, the Jesuit university of New York, seeks a part-time, academic year Production Engineer to support teaching and learning delivered by the Department of Communication and Media Studies in the University Library's state-of-the-art broadcast studio. The ideal applicant will be skilled and experienced in studio production and may also be involved in supporting the Student Television initiative and university video production projects. While this is not a teaching instructor position, this hands-on technical role is student-facing and, working with faculty from the Department of Communication and Media Studies, will make a contribution to student learning by

running the studio during classes and student activities.

This is a non-benefitted position at Fordham's Bronx campus. The job assumes a 10-hour work-week during the academic year (late August to mid-December and then mid-January to mid-May) to support the university's varied class times. Working hours may include evening sessions (classes at Fordham run until 9:20 pm). This positionreports to the Department of Communication and Media Studies, but works under the supervision of the television studio's manager. The role requires proven expertise inoperating state-of-the-art studio equipment in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative professional capable of working with students, faculty

and staff to achieve high-quality production outcomes. They should also have a deep commitment to student success, and the ability to foster aninclusive, supportive and interactive learning environment.

Essential Functions

Assists with University video production projects.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, Media Studies, Journalism or a related field.

Proven experience in video editing, preferably using an Avid post-production suite.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency operating a NewTek/Vizrt TriCaster in a live, multi-camera production environment.

Expertise in audio editing and mixing, preferably using Pro Tools.

Professional experience operating Ultra High Definition PTZ studio cameras.

Hands-on experience with virtual set technology, including setup, keying, and execution.

Proficiency in operating teleprompter systems in a live or live-to-tape setting.

Solid understanding of NDI, Dante, and other video-over-IP networking protocols

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse cohort of faculty, staff, administrators, and students.

Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure during live productions.

A proactive and detail-oriented work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications Minimum Hourly Salary 60.00 Maximum Hourly Salary 60.00 Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PT064P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP End Date 06/30/2027 Posting Date 10/29/2026 Special Instructions EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Seldom Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Seldom Walking Seldom Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required Climbing stairs Not Required Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Not Required Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, Media Studies, Journalism or a related field?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have proven experience in video editing, preferably using an Avid post-production suite?

• yes

• no

• • Are you a current Fordham student?

• Yes

• No