Media and Film sit within the Creative Arts and Technologies Department, which is a thriving and dynamic area catering for over 5.....
Media and Film sit within the Creative Arts and Technologies Department, which is a thriving and dynamic area catering for over 500 students studying a range of A-level, vocational and enrichment courses in Media & Art. Staff have high expectations of all students and working relationships are positive and supportive. The Department has a reputation for encouraging students to thrive and challenge themselves, and we take the same approach with our staff who will always be supported in their endeavours.
We are seeking to appoint a Media Technician (Intern) to provide support for the department. This will encompass a range of duties, but the main focus will be maintaining our resources and working with students and staff in and out of lessons to offer technical support and workshops.
The department has recently benefited from significant upgrading of our already well-resourced Media and Film facilities. Lessons take place in dedicated teaching rooms with excellent facilities for photographic, graphic, HD film and sound editing where staff and students use the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. We also have a new and well-equipped studio space for video, chromakey and photography work. Students benefit from access to high quality Black Magic, Canon and Panasonic cameras alongside a multitude of high-quality accessories to support their work in lighting and sound.
The aim of the department is to enrich the learning experience of our students by delivering the syllabus in a manner which is contemporary, varied and challenging. The successful candidate for this position will be an integral part of helping us achieve this.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal applicant for this role is someone with up to date media and film experience, who enjoys technical tasks and can demonstrate energy, common sense and enthusiasm whilst working in a fast-paced environment. It would best suit a graduate of a related degree who is looking for their first position and who is interested in working with young people. The role requires a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a good and appropriate sense of humour and the ability to work flexibly. The suitable applicant will be someone who understands the ethos of the College and has a strong sense of resilience to work with both staff and students in a large and varied department.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
● The technical ability to guide and advise students in the creative use of all departmental equipment/software (where possible training will be provided).
● The ability to create/maintain meticulous systems for stock organisation, ordering and replenishing.
● The ability to maintain a fully-operational studio space.
● The ability to set up the studio space and resources for student bookings, as well as facilitate those happening within the studio space.
● A professional and technically supportive approach to students and staff.
● Flexibility, patience and resourcefulness.
● A willingness to undertake first line mechanical servicing e.g. digital cameras and software updates (where possible, training will be provided).
● A willingness to participate in the lifting of heavy loads and the use of ladders, e.g. for hanging different backdrops and lighting setups.
● Strong communication skills and an enjoyment of team work.
● An ability to take responsibility, show initiative and solve problems with minimum supervision.Key Outcomes
Media and Film students of Queen Mary’s College will be better supported, and overall student inclusion will be facilitated.
