Producer-Director
UCI SIZE-NEUTRAL SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES
Class Specifications - D.15
Managing Producer-Director (6211) SIZE-NEUTRAL
Principal Producer-Director (6212) SIZE-NEUTRAL
Senior Producer-Director (6213) SIZE-NEUTRAL
Producer-Director (6214)
Assistant Producer-Director (6215)
February, 1978 -- SIZE-NEUTRAL MARCH 1995
SERIES CONCEPT
Producer-Directors perform professional-level duties in the design,
planning, production, writing, editing, directing, staging, evaluating,
and distributing of instructional programs in a campus instructional
media center, learning resource center, or related department, and
perform other related duties as required.
Incumbents typically consult with clients and content specialists
during the project development to determine the instructional goals
and objectives of productions; assist faculty in designing
instructional media materials; prepare film, videotape, and
multimedia treatments, storyboards and outlines; write scripts;
coordinate the production crews and equipment used for studio and
remote television or motion picture productions; coordinate and
direct audio-visual multimedia presentations; and plan production
activities. The series is characterized by the application of
educational principles, through the use of procedures and techniques
of television, motion picture or audio visual production and
directing; by the educational applications of television or motion
picture programs; by editing and script writing techniques and
principles; and by application of production equipment such as
cameras, lights, sound recording and mixing, editing, projection, a
nd other related equipment.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Managing Producer-Director
Under general direction incumbents coordinate media production
activities; evaluate requests for audio-visual productions; plan,
develop, and initiate projects and assign tasks to staff;. manage
the budget, monitor expenses and assist the department head in
policy and personnel matters; and are assigned responsibility for
production and distribution of contractual agreements and copyright
clearances.
Typically at this level, incumbents plan instructional materials
and program content; approve production schedules and content;
originate and research highly technical and complex program topics;
determine staffing and operating policies; investigate and approve
adoption of new methods of production; safe-keep all equipment; and
may consult with other public agencies and non-profit organizations
in the production of multi-media productions.
INCUMBENT MUST MEET ALL CRITERIA FOR FLSA ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION
OR MUST SUPERVISE A MINIMUM OF 2 FTE AND MEET ALL OTHER CRITERIA
FOR FLSA EXECUTIVE EXEMPTION.
Principal Producer-Director
Under direction incumbents develop, plan, schedule, and supervise
the planning and production of motion picture, multi-media, audio-
visual or television schedules and programs; plan content of
productions; prepare budgets for assigned productions; and estimate
costs of programs for clients.
Typically at this level, incumbents supervise the quality and
quantity of television, multi-media, audio-visual, and motion
picture productions; confer with faculty about program plans;
serve as technical consultant on script development, studio and
remote production problems; oversee the preparation of scheduling
to minimize production conflicts and maximize utilization of
facilities; supervise the maintenance of a videotape library;
monitor expenses; may prepare study guides to facilitate rental
of programs and film; and may supervise and train lower level
Producer-Directors.
INCUMBENT MUST MEET ALL CRITERIA FOR FLSA ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION.
Senior Producer-Director
Under general supervision incumbents produce multi-media programs
and assist faculty in designing instructional materials; coordinate,
review and evaluate productions; prepare cost estimates; recommend
equipment purchases; and produce and direct television film or multi-
media presentations.
Typically at this level, incumbents confer with content specialists,
instructional design experts, and faculty to determine goals and
objectives in instructional programs; research topic and prepare
script outlines; write dialogue; survey locations; supervise scenery
construction; coordinate photography, lighting, graphics, scene
design, sound and special effects; synchronize sound tracts with
motion pictures; and may supervise and train lower level Producer-
Directors.
INCUMBENT MUST MEET ALL CRITERIA FOR FLSA ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION.
Producer-Director
Under supervision, incumbents prepare film and multi-media outlines,
write scripts and assist in the planning of production activities;
are assigned responsibility for program quality and completion;
assist in the preparation of production cost estimates; and review
and evaluate productions.
Typically at this level, incumbents assemble, install and plan the
use of television, motion picture, or other audio-visual equipment;
design and order visual materials for assigned productions; work
directly with clients in the design and execution of programs;
prepare outlines and shooting scripts; direct studio crews; edit
film or audio-visual tape, and mix sound for final product; may
operate camera and other equipment during production staging;
arrange for facilities, locations and sets for filming or taping;
synchronize and edit film and tracts; and may assign and check
work of support staff.
Assistant Producer-Director
Under close supervision, and in a training capacity, incumbents
assist in the production, writing, editing, and staging of audio-
visual multi-media presentations; assist in the preparation of
scripts and in the selection of tape composites; and assist in the
control of equipment and props.
Typically at this level, incumbents assist in the installation and
operation of television or motion picture equipment; order and
procure props, costumes, make-up, lighting and other equipment;
construct and finish staging devices; transport, set up, and may
operate cameras, television monitors and other audio-visual
equipment; assemble film for cutting and viewing; edit film, and
assist in the scheduling and maintenance of equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Managing Producer-Director
Graduation from college with a major in instructional media or
communications or a related field; and four years of professional
media production experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the
position.
Principal Producer-Director
Graduation from college with a major in instructional media or
communications or a related field; and three years of professional
media production experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the
position.
Senior Producer-Director
Graduation from college with a major in instructional media or
communications or a related field; and two years of professional
media production experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the
position.
Producer-Director
Graduation from college with a major in instructional media or
communications or a related field; and one year of professional
media production experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the
position.
Assistant Producer-Director
Graduation from college with a major in instructional media or
communications or a related field; or an equivalent combination
of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the
position.