Media Services Technician

About the role

The College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University invites applications for the position of Media Services Technician to supervise the equipment center, studio production spaces, and digital editing lab. The Media Services Technician will work with the Faculty Director of Media Services to support teaching and technical training in the Department of Cinema & Media Arts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the media production facilities and equipment room
• Understand how to operate a variety of Media Production Gear – lighting, sound, camera equipment, and accessories
• Help refine and implement policies regarding equipment checkout and lab usage
• Oversee cleaning, organizing, inventorying, and testing equipment
• Clean and test gear during off-peak periods and regularly throughout semester
• Keep equipment storage room, lighting room, and edit suites organized
• Track equipment usage, needs, and repairs through regular inventory practices
• Identify and make minor repairs to broken gear, knowing how and when to send equipment out for major repairs
• Provide technical support to students and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Maintain a small Lighting Studio and Sound Editing Suite
• Identify, research, and recommend new equipment purchases and upgrades to advance our teaching mission and satisfy student needs
• Stay current with relevant cinema production software and equipment, attempting to build relationships with local vendors to benefit the department
• Work closely with Faculty Director and CMA faculty on various equipment needs, teaching needs, and facility access
• Develop plans to train cinema faculty on new production software and equipment and potentially assist faculty with classroom demonstrations from time-to-time
• Support training workshops for students and/or faculty on the proper use of our media production gear
• Compile and produce a screening of student work at the end of each semester

Requirements

This position requires knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures. This position reports administratively to the Administrative Officer and functionally to the Faculty Director of Media Services. The position requires interaction with students, faculty, and staff throughout the Department, College, and University, but does not have supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is Preferred.
• Relevant education can be substituted for Required Experience.
• Media Communication, New Media, Film or Media Arts, or related degree, and/or experience successfully working in the field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of editing software: Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, etc. is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of camera, sound, film lighting, production studio set-up, and excellent computer skills is necessary.
• Strong organizational & analytical skills are necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal written & oral communications skills are necessary.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects are necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team of student workers is necessary.
• Instructional Experience is preferred.