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Eastern University

Helpdesk Technician, Media Services

PA · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

Work with Media Services Director with video/audio recording of specific on-campus events * Provide timely delivery and handling of all departmental equipment to classrooms, conference events, and ...

Lyon College

Media Services Assistant

Batesville, AR · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

The Media Services Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Media Services and will work primarily on the Batesville campus, with a weekly courier trip to Lyon College locations in Little Rock ...

Lyon College

Media Services Assistant

Batesville, AR · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

The Media Services Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Media Services and will work primarily on the Batesville campus, with a weekly courier trip to Lyon College locations in Little Rock ...

TNBR Careers

Media Services Coordinator

Franklin, TN · On-site

$47K - $57K/yr

The Media Services Coordinator supports the Office of Media Services by maintaining audiovisual ... equipment, direct sources, various wired microphones, etc. * Provides extended services to off ...

Hudl

Media Services Partner

Lincoln, NE · On-site +1

$107K - $111K/yr

As a Media Services Partner, you'll: * Rock bespoke sponsorships. You'll act as the ultimate ... You'll build rock-solid relationships with strategic planners, account directors, third-party ad ...

Hudl

Media Services Partner

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$107K - $111K/yr

As a Media Services Partner, you'll: * Rock bespoke sponsorships. You'll act as the ultimate ... You'll build rock-solid relationships with strategic planners, account directors, third-party ad ...

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How much do media services director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for media services director in the United States is $135,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Media Services Director vs Media Coordinator?

AspectMedia Services DirectorMedia Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in media, communications, or related field; experience in media managementAssociate or bachelor's degree; internship or entry-level experience in media
Work EnvironmentOversees media teams, manages projects, and develops strategiesSupports media campaigns, coordinates schedules, and assists with content
Industry UsageUsed in organizations with large media operations, broadcasting, or corporate media departmentsCommon in marketing agencies, media firms, and corporate communications

The Media Services Director typically holds a higher-level role with strategic responsibilities, overseeing media operations and teams. In contrast, the Media Coordinator focuses on supporting media projects and executing campaigns. Both roles require media knowledge, but the director's position involves more leadership and planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Media Services Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Media Services Director, you need expertise in media production, project management, and a solid background in communications or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, video editing software, and streaming technologies is typically required. Leadership, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills help drive innovative media strategies and effectively manage teams. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality media content, ensuring smooth operations, and meeting organizational goals in a fast-evolving media landscape.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Media Services Director when managing cross-functional teams?

As a Media Services Director, one common challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams such as creative, technical, and client-facing departments. Balancing differing priorities and aligning everyone toward common goals often requires strong leadership and negotiation skills. Additionally, adapting to rapidly evolving media technologies and client expectations can demand continuous learning and strategic planning. Successfully navigating these challenges cultivates a dynamic, innovative work environment and fosters professional growth.

What does a Media Services Director do?

A Media Services Director oversees the planning, development, and execution of media-related operations within an organization. This role typically involves managing a team that handles video production, audio/visual equipment, digital content, and media technology services. Media Services Directors also collaborate with other departments to ensure that all media initiatives align with organizational goals. Their responsibilities may include budgeting, staff training, and staying up-to-date with the latest media technologies to enhance communication and engagement.
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Infographic showing various Media Services Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,000 per year, or $64.9 per hour.
Media Services Coordinator

Media Services Coordinator

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA • On-site

$26 - $29/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Media Services Coordinator
Position Category
Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA
Non-exempt
FTE
1
Location
Thousand Oaks
University Background
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function
Under direction of the Director of Instructional Technology, the Media Services
Coordinator provides customer service support for a wide variety of media services and computer-based multimedia services to faculty, staff, students, and external audiences who rent CLU facilities; delivers and retrieves all media equipment; coordinates media equipment maintenance and repair; develops and maintains procedures for scheduling, retrieval and inventory of all media and media equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.
Representative Duties
  • Coordinates all media equipment requests. E
  • Delivers and retrieves all media equipment. E
  • Trains and coordinates student workers. E
  • Coordinates media equipment repairs. E
  • Set-up of video equipment and stream lectures, concerts, and other special events. E
  • Provides campus wide customer service support. E
  • Supports computer-based multimedia presentations. E
  • Duplicates audio and video materials and related instructional media following University, state and federal guidelines and laws. E
  • Provides basic lighting and sound reinforcement for CLU events. E
  • Maintains and supports smart classrooms. E
  • Design, fabricate if needed, and install classroom presentation systems. Mount and install electric and manual projections screens, LCD Projectors, PA systems, amplifiers, etc. E
  • Troubleshoots malfunctions in emergency situations and perform emergency repairs, in a high-pressure environment, at University locations such as classrooms, conference and seminar rooms. E
  • Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electronic equipment, systems and components; schedule timely maintenance; establish and maintain records for parts inventory, repairs, and maintenance and upgrades of audio/video equipment; research and recommend equipment and system purchases. E
  • Provide demonstrations and training on A/V equipment use to Events staff, student workers, and other CLU employees as assigned; in addition, trains media services staff on equipment repairs and replacement. E
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, isolate and repair all media equipment for classroom support, including more complex electronic equipment and systems including but not limited to multimedia systems, video/data projections systems, video recording/playback cameras, camcorders, monitors, white boards, Extron control systems, and other problematic equipment. E
  • Administer Extron systems by installing, configuring, managing and updating software and firmware. E
  • Provides weekend and special event media equipment support. E
  • Maintains media equipment and Webcheckout inventory databases. E
  • Develops and maintains media services procedure manual. E
  • Maintains media services equipment and performs preventative maintenance. E
  • Assists in improving and upgrading instructional facilities. E
  • Creates and maintains an operational calendar of media services events. E
  • Monitors new and emerging technologies for integration into classroom use. E
  • Attends workshops and conferences, communicates with vendors, and stays current in the field.
  • Ability to learn new technology. E
  • At the request of a supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally performed by a Media Services Technician.

E = Essential Duties
Knowledge Of
  • Operation and maintenance of computers, standard audio/visual equipment (LCD projector, audio mixer, audio speakers, video switchers, Blu-ray, digital still and video cameras) and related auxiliary equipment.
  • Advanced A/V technology and best practices.
  • Innovative classroom technology and media such as capturing, podcasting.
  • Equipment maintenance, alignment, and calibration for digital (HD) video studios and suites for the production and post-production environment. (Preferred)
  • Live sound reinforcement and PA Systems
  • A/V control systems and interfaces.
  • Instructional technology equipment usage including audio, video, computer display, signal distribution, classroom control systems.
  • Instructional technology equipment specifications and their relationship to applications, teaching methodologies, multimedia systems and faculty preferences.
  • Extron Systems (preferred)
  • Software systems including Windows and MAC OS.
  • Application software including word processing, spreadsheets and database management, web authoring tools, multimedia software development tools, digital video editing.
  • Video and audio production.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
  • Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability To
  • Plan, organize and direct the media services area
  • Provide support to users of audio/visual equipment and electronic classrooms, especially faculty and other instructional staff members and campus guest using facilities as arranged by Campus Events
  • Coordinating projects involving various personnel, such as technicians, architects, engineers, facility maintenance, faculty and administrators in a University setting.
  • Research, analyze and recommend new audio/visual software and hardware
  • Communicate technical issues to users in a clear and effective manner.
  • Read technical manuals.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
  • Make decisions, be organized, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Define realistic, specific goals and objectives and to prioritize them.
  • Work with staff to provide high-quality customer services.
  • Identify problems and work with staff to recommend and implement solutions.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Work weekend and evening hours as required.
  • Plan and organize work.
  • Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned student staff.
  • Work with basic hand tools, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and use scissor lifts, electronics soldering, including cables, assemblies, and circuits.
  • Work well under pressure to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot problems in a short period of time.
  • Exercise initiative and good judgment;
  • Maintain positive approach despite conflicting deadlines, shifting priorities and simultaneous work demands. Organize, categorize and prioritize workload effectively and efficiently, under minimal supervision.
  • Train and be trained by co-workers;
  • Be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to take initiative to resolve problems and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and constituents of varying levels of expertise, use appropriate interpersonal communication skills in a team-oriented environment; Represent ITS and its programs to others in a constructive, professional and courteous manner.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelor's degree preferred or two years' of experience working at an audio/visual staging services company, school or college or other non-profit organization such as a hospital, museum, or any other company installing and operating media equipment as a media services technician or A/V technician
Preferred Qualifications
Two years' experience handling media services needs of associations, trade shows, corporate and information-technology events
Two years' practical experience in the operation and deployment of media services equipment
Licenses and other requirements
Valid California driver's license.
Physical Abilities
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects; climbing ladders to install equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to read a variety of materials; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment and tools; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Environment
Work weekend, evening and some holiday hours as required; indoor and outdoor environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; travel to off campus location; noise from production equipment.
HAZARDS:
Working at heights; chemicals, fumes or gases from solvents and lubricants; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hiring Range
$26-$29
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Staff005462022
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
08/24/2026
Position End Date
Open Date
07/24/2026
Close Date
08/09/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
Statement
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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