Media Technician
Barnet and Southgate College
Barnet
- £29,420 - £31,252 per year
- New
- Salary:
- per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 August 2024
Job overview
The Creative Industries Department at Barnet & Southgate College is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, dedicated to providing a high-quality learning experience.
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic TV Studio Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will support the operation and maintenance of our TV studio, ensuring all technical aspects run smoothly for both academic and extracurricular projects. This role is ideal for someone passionate about media production and education.
Our new STUDIO facilities, including the TV Studio, Post Production, and Sound Suite, have significantly enhanced our courses with cutting-edge, industry-standard media equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Studio Operations: Set up, and maintain TV Studio equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio systems, and editing software
- Technical Support: provide technical support to students and staff during studio sessions, assisting with troubleshooting and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintenance: conduct regular maintenance check on all studio equipment, perform necessary repairs, and coordinate with external service providers for more complex issues.
- Training and Guidance: Train students and staff on the proper use of studio equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Project Assistance: Assist in the planning and execution of live broadcasts, recordings, and other media projects, offering technical expertise and creative input.
- Inventory Management: Maintain an inventory of studio equipment and supplies, managing check-in/check-out processes and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
- Innovation: Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in media production, recommending upgrades and improvements to enhance the studio's capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Education: A relevant qualification in media production, broadcasting, or a related field.
- Experience: Proven experience in a TV studio environment, with hands-on knowledge of studio equipment and production processes.
- Technical Skills Proficiency in operating and maintaining various studio equipment, including cameras, lighting rigs, audio mixers, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro).
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and support students and staff.
- Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform under pressure during live broadcasts and recordings.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service. Further information about this post, an application pack including job description and person specification and the application form can be found at: www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/The-College/job-vacancies
If you have any queries regarding this post, please email Jobs@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk and quote the relevant post/reference number.
Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to inform all applicants as to whether or not they have been shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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About Barnet and Southgate College
- Barnet and Southgate College
- Wood Street, Barnet
- Hertfordshire
- EN5 4AZ
- United Kingdom
Recently confirmed as Good by Ofsted, Barnet & Southgate College provides education and training to more than 13,000 students, delivering more than 30 subjects across our state-of-the-art campuses in Barnet and Southgate, North London. Joining us means being part of a large and vibrant community that benefits both students and staff alike.
Our college maintains a large and vibrant community that benefits our students in preparing them for progressing into the workplace, onto university and/or further qualifications through a broad range of full and part time courses – ultimately raising aspirations and providing greater opportunities to students of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
Principal
Mr Neil Coker
Our Mission Statement - London is changing. The Economy is changing. So are we.
Our vision - To be the most innovative, inspirational and employment focused learning organisation in the education sector. We provide outstanding learning and employment related opportunities within every market we operate and to offer the highest level of expertise and knowledge which will enrich the personal and professional lives of our customers. The benefits include widening participation, tackling social exclusion, links with employers, industry and commerce and links with the London Economic Action Partnership (formerly the LEP)..
Ofsted
Proud to have been recently confirmed as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (March 2022), this outcome is a reflection of the committed and talented staff and students that make up Barnet & Southgate College.
Having the College recognised as Good in all areas, through the rigorous and in-depth inspection process, is a significant and valued milestone in our journey, but it is not our destination.
The full report into Barnet and Southgate College can be found here.
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