Media Production Assistant

Position Summary

The position's main function is to assist with the daily operations of the Center for New Media, including supporting students and faculty in media production activities, managing equipment loans, and maintaining production spaces such as the Live Stream Room, Audio Rooms, and Edit Suites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to students and faculty in media production labs and studios, including troubleshooting minor technical issues and assisting with equipment loans.
• Aid in the setup, breakdown, and maintenance of production spaces and equipment for classes, events, live streaming, and recording sessions.
• Collaborate with Center staff, including the Director and Media Operations Specialist, on media production activities and events, and assist the Director and Media Operations Specialist when needed.
• Aid in managing the Center for New Media’s social media accounts by creating content, posting updates, and engaging with the online community.
• Work with students as a tutor in media production techniques and software, and assist faculty as a classroom assistant when needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to schedule room use and integrate media production activities into broader campus initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Media Production or related field with relevant media production experience
• Knowledge of media production equipment, software, and studio operations, including live streaming technology, audio/video recording systems, editing platforms, and digital media workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced educational and production environment, including supporting classroom instruction, assisting with media production events, maintaining production spaces, and creating engaging social media content.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Salary

$37.74 hourly