JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Details

Post: Television Studio Technician

Grade: Pay Scale Range Points: 12 – 17

Responsible to: Creative Director for Tempa

Responsible for: None

Key Purpose: To provide high level specialist support and maintenance to the Tempa

department with particular responsibilities to tempa.tv, the College’s tv

production company. To liaise with teaching and non-teaching staff as

necessary in order to ensure the effective delivery of operational and

technical support and maintenance of all tempa curriculum areas.

To assist teaching staff in the instruction and supervision of learners

providing in-classroom support, preparing teaching resources and

maintaining equipment as necessary. Provide general departmental

support as designated by the Creative Director, Head of BA1 Records,

Course Leaders and lecturing staff.

Specific Responsibilities

1. To provide comprehensive and high quality curriculum support within Tempa with

particular responsibilities for:

Maintenance and facilitating the operation of the television studio

Maintenance of video, photographic and curriculum resources including all

specialist equipment, the performance spaces and studios.

Uploading student work to course related Youtube and Facebook sites.

Providing in-class video recording and archiving of learner presentations.

Providing in-class technical demonstrations, and to support learners in their

development and safe working knowledge of photographic and video

production technology.

Maintaining an on-going archive of student work and events by digitally storing

student work and assisting staff in printing and mastering of student work.

Maintaining stock control systems for specialist equipment while complying with

all Health and Safety regulations to ensure the safe and proper use of such

equipment and related resources.

Maintaining the hardware dedicated to the digital media curriculum including

studio maintenance and basic maintenance of video & sound recording and

digital design production equipment.

Identifying damaged equipment and make arrangements for speedy repairs

and report ICT faults to Apple Support and track progress of jobs.

To assist in the preparation for public performances within College and in

external venues.

2. To coordinate the administration and arrangements for:

loans of small items of equipment associated with these specialist areas.

access to studios and resources whilst maintaining a safe and tidy working

environment.

the maintenance of registers for hardware, software and configuration

management.

maintaining notice boards and assisting in the promotion of activities.

assisting in the maintenance and uploading of material to Bladud & tempa.tv

social networking sites.

assisting with the production of events/showcases or any other internal or

external promotional activities.

3. To provide technical assistance and guidance to media producers on:

preparing and setting up for shows and events.

preparing and setting up for video production, publishing and photographic

sessions.

on-going archive of work and events by digitally storing student work and

assisting staff in printing and mastering of student work.

4. Health and Safety responsibilities:

To observe and keep aware of Health and Safety documentation and

procedures in line with College policy.

5. Safeguarding responsibilities:

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of

children and young persons in line with College Policy.

Professional Conduct

Participate in the College’s Performance Appraisal system.

Make the most efficient and effective use of human, financial and material resources.

Be aware of and responsive to the changing nature of the College, adopt a flexible and pro-

active approach to work and contribute to a range of cross-college initiatives to facilitate the

delivery of key business objectives.

Participate in department and College developments; attend internal and external meetings

and training programmes relevant to the performance and execution of the duties of their

post.

Be conversant with and operate all appropriate information technology resources available

and to keep abreast of developments in this area.

Participate in the development of a responsive customer centred approach to service delivery.

Ensure compliance with all College policies, procedures and regulations and assist in the

implementation of decisions of the Corporation.

Give good notice of any absence in line with the College’s Absence Management Policy.

Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in College policies.

To work flexibly and efficiently, to maintain the highest professional standards and to promote

and implement the policies of the College.

To undertake other additional duties, consistent with the role as may be deemed appropriate

by your Line Manager.

To undertake additional subject training and skills updating as necessary.

To assist in the production of reports, statistics, statements, statutory returns and other

documentation as required by the principal, college Management, the Corporation,

Government Departments and other external agencies.

General

Within the limitations set out in your contract, working hours are flexible and can be subject to

variation depending upon needs. They may, for example, include weekends and evenings. It

is expected that holiday entitlement should be taken at times convenient to the department.

This job description is current at the date shown below. In consultation with you and your trade

union representatives if requested, it is liable to variation to reflect or anticipate changes in, or

to, the College environment.

Date: SEPTEMBER 2011

Person Specification

Post: Television Studio Technician

Area to be

assessed

Essential Desirable Assessment

Qualifications A minimum of a full Level 3

qualification preferably in a

related subject area.

A Degree or higher level

qualification in a related

field.

A teaching qualification.

Application Form.

Verification of

qualifications (candidate

to bring original

certificates to interview)

Professional

Development

Additional qualifications

/short courses experience in

related crafts disciplines (PAT

testing, Health & Safety,

Safeguarding, etc).

A willingness to undergo

further personal and

professional development.

Application Form.

Evidence of continuing

professional development

to bring to interview)

Knowledge Demonstrate experience of

working in a technical

support role in an education

or film/tv industry context.

Demonstrate excellent

knowledge of issues and

trends within the media

industry (eg advancements

in technical hardware and

software updates, on-line

broadcasting, audience

research & development).

Demonstrate good level of

knowledge, understanding

and practice of :

� Operating MAC platform

hardware and associated

peripherals.

� High level of

competence in media

industry standard

software and digital work

flows including: Final Cut

Pro, Creative Suite,

� Digital scanning and

printing processes.

� Digital photographic

Good knowledge of issues

and trends within the

entertainment industry with

particular focus on

performing arts and music.

Application Form.

Formal face to face

interview

Assessment Test

processes.

� Basic knowledge of IT

networks and

administration.

� Familiarity with the use of

IT for purposes related to

the administration

requirements of the post.

� Knowledge of web 2.0

communication

technologies in the

facilitation of teaching

and learning and as a

promotional tool in the

media industry.

Demonstrate good

understanding of issues

related to effective

operational maintenance of

video recording and

photography resources.

Demonstrate knowledge of

Heath & Safety in a service

orientated organisation.

Experience Demonstrate experience in

the provision of

operational/technical

support within a

television/photography

studio or experience of

working in film/tv production

and/or

Demonstrate experience of

working in a technical

support role in the education

sector.

Experience working as a

filmmaker/photographer.

Experience of lighting and

sound operation in a music

recording studio or theatre.

Application Form.

Formal face to face

interview

Assessment Test

Skills &

Qualities

Demonstrate sensitivity and

empathy in dealing with a

wide cross section of

individuals/ students across a

range of ages and ability

levels

Demonstrate ability to work

following established

procedures for management

of resources whilst working

Application Form

Formal face to face

interview

Assessment Test

under pressure and to

deadlines.

Demonstrate ability to be self

directed with initiative and to

be able to solve practical

problems with limited

supervision.

Demonstrate an ability to

work flexibly across

departments to support

colleagues in order to meet

College requirements.

Demonstrate competent

written and oral

communication skills – a

capacity to deal effectively

with staff, students, parents,

employers and others.

Demonstrate an ability to

work as part of a team and

to develop and sustain good

working relationships with

internal and external

customers.

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