(Hybrid) Multimedia Systems Engineering Technical Manager Job at West Virginia U

Description

The Department of Mixed Media Productions at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a hybrid Multimedia Systems Engineering Technical Manager (Professional Technologist 4).

About the Opportunity

This role manages a technical department including two Professional Technologists, supervising one. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining a digital video and photo 1.5 petabyte server, multimedia device communications networks, wireless intercom communications systems, professional digital non-linear computer-based video editing systems, and technical oversight of major public-facing technical projects for the Strategic Communications and Marketing Division and West Virginia University. The Professional Technologist 4 reports to the Director of Mixed Media Productions and is a key member of the Strategic Communications and Marketing unit.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including :

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Serve as the Technical Manager or Engineer in Charge during live multicamera mixed media productions produced by the Strategic Communications and Marketing Mixed Media Productions team. These events may fall outside regular business hours and / or on weekends - approximately 6 to 8 times per-year, to support major university events such as Welcome Week, WVU President's State of the University Address, December Commencement, Decide WVU Spring Recruiting Event, and May Commencement. This may include the lifting and transport of equipment (up to 40 lbs.) and may include the installation and extraction of temporary data, video, and audio cabling systems.

Hybrid Policy

This role is expected to be physically present at the workplace for a minimum of 22.5 hours per week. When possible, this position may work virtually (2) days per week. However, the incumbent must be at the office or on campus, when necessary, to participate with "in-person" meetings, events, or other work-related obligations, which may occur outside regular business hours.

Qualifications

Designing, managing, and providing operational control for high level telecommunications, digital media asset management and communications infrastructure and facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of general desktop office and professional video, audio and graphics software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe InDesign, Avid Express, or Avid Media Composer.

Requirements

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, se

Job Posting

: Oct 9, 2025 Posting Classification : Non-Classified Exemption Status : Exempt Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

: Full-time