Media Technician

Media TechnicianDetailsLocation: Uxbridge
Salary: £23,753 to £28,806 per annum
Post Type: Full TimeHours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearClosing Date: Sunday 28 January 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1576AboutBased at our Uxbridge Campus, our Creative Media section offers a mixture of Mac and PC labs, and our students use Adobe CC Creative package, Audacity, Auto Desk, Unity, Story Border and other media-related software. As Media Technician, you would support a variety of courses including Film & TV and Game design, and support the running of live TV based workshops. You would maintain all media equipment and advise on replacement and new purchases, track equipment usage/booking systems and assist staff with technical support during teaching sessions.
You will ideally possess a minimum of Level 4 qualification in Media or Creative related subject area and have good working knowledge of using/operating various Media production hardware and software (both Windows and Mac platforms). Experience in using Adobe CC software is essential, together with the ability to troubleshoot and repair hardware and software to an intermediate level. You should also be well-organised with good communication skills and be able to work flexibly when required.BackgroundThe Media Section, based within the School of Health and Social Care and Creative Arts, offers a wide range of courses covering Media, Graphics, Photography, Art & Design and Fashion. Staff and students in Media Studies work with colleagues in these other areas on a project-by-project basis.
Students on all courses are required to undertake video editing assignments and to cut their own projects and stories. We have a mixture of Mac and PC labs. The students use Adobe cc creative package, Audacity, Auto Desk, Unity, Story boarder and other media related software.DutiesLead workshops for students in both video and audio production work.
Manage all media equipment and advise and consult on purchase of new and emerging media technologies and media related resources, as required.
Review, liaise and recommend changes as necessary to ensure efficiency and best practice within the Media department.
Administer logging and tracking systems of equipment usage and return.Support and train students in editing and dubbing using variety of media hardware and software.
Contribute and support the Creative Studies School to sustain the highest levels of Learner Achievement.
Ensure that all equipment is maintained according to the Health and Safety Regulations and that equipment is in good working order.
Conduct servicing and repair of equipment and to ensure that equipment that cannot be repaired on site is sent away for repair.
Assist at special events, such as Film Festival and Creative Week.
Support and train students in our TV studio and sound booth
To assist in raising the Creative Arts social Media profile and presence.Take an active part in the appraisal and mentoring processes.
Comply with all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and assist the College in the implementation of its own Health & Safety Policy and undertake Risk assessments within own area of work.
Comply with and actively promote within their section the college’s Safeguarding/Prevent and Equal Opportunity Policies.
Participate in and contribute to the College’s in-service and training activities.
Participate in the College’s enrolment.
Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required.