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June 2013 Career Day

Media Production Coordinator

Our PW Professional:  Rahkal Shelton
"Media is a great way to express how you feel."
"Be a trend setter!"
"Media gives you a voice."
                              ~R.S.

Job Experience:  

Final Cut Pro (software)

Avid (software)

Clear Communications (WGCI, WVON)

Tavis Smiley Show

Traffic Producer

Current Interests:

NFL

ESPN

NBA

Mentoring youth

• Related Occupations:
• Film Production 
• Announcers
• Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
• Editors
• Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators
• Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts
• Technical Writers

Educational Requirements (VE, BM, RR)

• Bachelor's Degree 

• Telecommunications
• Film Studies

• Master's Degree

• Film Studies

• Schools to Attend

• Texas Southern
• Governor's State University
• Columbia University
• DePaul University
• Loyola University

Job Duties (DH, RA, JD)

1. They work behind scene films like television ,radio,and videos to make sure the scenes run smoothly
2. In program production they organize schedules,budgets,and people
3. They have to be good at lighting,filming,recording,and editing
4. They have to discuss with directors to decide the best way to complete production design
5. Must do job duties on time

Production Manager Click this link for more info

Skills Needed (QR, CJ, ZC)

1. Good project management skills
2. Knowledge of data base systems in use of digital art
3. Good organization skills
4. Excellent written verbal communication skills
5. Good at project tracking programs

Working Conditions (TW, SH, VE)

1. working hours are normal unless other events are scheduled
2. A media production coordinator reports to the producer
3. he/she is usually the one to work on the scenes
4. should have a bachelor's degree in film productions

Salary&Benefits (CA, MR-H, ME)

1. Base salary about $33,911 to $72,493
2. Bonuses usually range from about $756 to $2,306
3. Social security: $5,604
4. Health care: $6,507
5. Disability: $513
6. Time off: $9,015 

Employers

• Free Spirit Media

What can students do to train for a career in media?

1. Use social media
2. Create Public Service Announcements
3. Practice writing
4. Practice "interview speech" vs. "text-talk"
5. Learn Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint
6. Practice storyboarding (continuity)