Part-Time Media Specialist - Communications
Part-timePenn State University
University Park, PAPart-timePosted 9mo agoStill listed today
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The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Media Center seeks a Part-Time Media Specialist to assist with use of the TV Studio and Control Room, including associated equipment, procedures, and lab-procedure documentation. Hours will be assigned to accommodate weekdays, evenings, and weekend open lab time. Candidates should have working knowledge of a TV Studio setting and its equipment, and be able to troubleshoot equipment and workflow problems.
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Media Center is seeking a Part-Time Media Specialist. Candidates will assist in the use of the TV Studio and Control Room with associated equipment and procedures including documentation of lab procedures.
Hours will be assigned to accommodate weekdays, evenings, and weekend open lab time.
Applicants should have a working knowledge of a TV Studio setting and corresponding equipment to include:
- Graphics
- Production Switcher
- Audio console
- Editing software
- Stage lighting
Candidates should also be able to troubleshoot equipment and workflow problems and issues.
It is preferred that candidates would have completed the following courses COMM 282/242 and COMM 283 or have comparable work experience knowledge. This position is meant to supplement and enhance students’ coursework knowledge.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,921 open Communications jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$77–141K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$22–38/hr344 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 71 open Communications jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,921 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- CDM Smith7 open
- Deloitte6 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition6 open
- Experience
- Communications postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,209 postings).
- Education
- 818 of the 1,921 open Communications jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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