Specialist Technician - Creative Media

Brighton Met College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: BRTN0359

Specialist Technician – Creative Media

Pro rata of £23,151 per annum (i.e. £17,760.33)

30 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

The Creative Industries department at Brighton MET has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Technician in Media, Film and Broadcast to join our brilliant team.

The role is to support teaching and learning in our fantastic Film and Media department and is a great opportunity for a film or media practitioner to join Brighton MET at an exciting time in this industry.

As our Specialist Technician, you will be part of our hardworking creative technician team and be supported by the Senior Technician for Creative Industries. You will have a strong working knowledge of film and creative media and ideally a degree in film or a related subject.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting students at our regular live broadcasts from Brighton Dome, usually taking place in the evenings.
2. Assisting students with their learning and projects.
3. Giving demonstrations in the mac labs, podcast suite, or film studios when required.
4. Ensuring all film and media equipment is serviced and ready for lessons and loans.
5. Ensuring students' safety in the studios and the safe operation of all equipment.
6. Booking out specialist equipment to staff and students and ensuring its safe return.
7. Regular servicing and maintenance of equipment and purchasing consumables.
8. Participating in the set-up of the renowned End of Year show every June.

Working for Brighton MET College means you get amazing benefits, including a pension scheme highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector, access to discount schemes, and professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Closing date: 13 January 2025

Interview date: 23 January 2025

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