Computer and Film Equipment Technician, Film and Theater Department

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Computer and Film Equipment Technician role in the Film and Theater Arts Department at LSU New Orleans is responsible for maintaining Windows-based hardware and software, including specialized film production software. This position also involves advising on equipment purchases, managing the film program's equipment room, developing training guides, assisting students with equipment, and scheduling equipment and facilities. Additionally, the technician will assist in equipment maintenance and repair, manage and train graduate assistants and student workers, and complete an annual equipment inventory.

Requirements

BA in Computer Science or Film Production
Experience with computers
Experience as a film equipment technician
Ability to install and configure computer hardware and software specific to film production and teaching.
Ability to maintain an equipment checkout room with 2-3 person staff.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Familiarity with digital video cameras, digital cinema cameras with lenses and full camera builds, LED lights, digital audio recorders and various support equipment such as tripods, stands, microphones, sleds, gimbals, etc.

Responsibilities

Maintain Windows based hardware and software.
Maintain hardware and software in Windows based computer labs, classrooms and faculty offices, including Windows and MS Office software as well as various film based software such as DaVinci Resolve, Avid ProTools, Adobe Creative Suite and Movie Magic.
Advising on purchase of computer software and hardware.
Help maintain classroom A/V equipment.
Manage film program equipment room.
Develop training guides for new equipment and assist students with equipment.
Scheduling and checking out/in equipment, sound stage and grip truck.
Advising on purchase of new equipment.
Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment, department sound stage and grip truck.
Manage, train and schedule Graduate Assistants and student workers in equipment room.
Complete an annual inventory of equipment w/ student assistants.