GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT -Digital Media Services (DMS) .

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTDigital Media Services (DMS) is seeking a Graduate Assistant to capture and encode video for online delivery. This is a half-time (20 hours per week) 12 month position. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and contact information for two references to Renee Smith at rsmith48@utk.edu. DMS is a customer service-driven organization providing digitization services for faculty.  DMS digitizes, encodes, and streams audio and video for instructional use. DMS also provides text, image, and scantron scanning.  Job Requirements/QualificationsPositive attitude and commitment to customer service.Excellent oral communication skills including effective phone presence.Must be available to work during regular DMS office hours (9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday).Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.  Excellent computing skills and a working knowledge of Windows and Macintosh operating systems is essential.Knowledge of various video and digital media formats.

Experience with the creation and editing of video and digital media content using the software listed below is preferred:

        PhotoShop

        Final Cut Pro

        DVD Studio Pro

        Acrobat

        Flash


Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:Capturing and encoding various formats of video.Scanning text documents.Scanning slides and other images.Operating scantron scanner.Monitoring front desk, greeting clients, answering phone, filing, etc.Retrieving materials from Hodges Library collections.Creating documentation for production processes.