Media Services Technician

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University invites applications for the position of Media Services Technician to supervise the equipment center, studio production spaces, and digital editing lab. The Media Services Technician will work with the Faculty Director of Media Services to support teaching and technical training in the Department of Cinema & Media Arts. Primary responsibilities of the position include managing department equipment needs: tracking equipment inventory, troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing equipment checkout policies, offering equipment training, providing lab and studio maintenance, etc. This position also involves helping the Faculty Director design, implement, and refine processes related to those production spaces and their use, as well as the overall support of Cinema & Media Arts faculty and students in the dedicated computer lab and studio facilities as needed. The position is 24-30 hours per week and requires knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures. The Department of Cinema, Media Arts, and Theatre (CMAT) bridges the study, design, and production of cinema, media, and live entertainment. Students will experience a vibrant interdisciplinary curriculum, enabling them to hone their skills for creative expression, problem solving, analytical thinking, leadership and collaboration, cultural awareness, and social engagement. Courses in prepare students for a range of careers in entertainment industries, arts, public service, and creative entrepreneurship. Within CMAT, the CMA major offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines filmmaking with the study of media theory and global film history, approaching film as a modern aesthetic form and hands-on cultural practice. Our courses cover diverse international cultures, as well as critical and creative practices, including training in both 16mm film and digital cinematography, and production in fiction, documentary, and experimental modes. Majors are encouraged to create work outside of the classroom and to submit senior projects to academic journals, film festivals, and conferences.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
4 to 6 years of related experience is necessary.
Strong working knowledge of camera, sound, film lighting, production studio set-up, and excellent computer skills is necessary.
Strong organizational & analytical skills are necessary.
Excellent interpersonal written & oral communications skills are necessary.
Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects are necessary.
Ability to work both independently and with a team of student workers is necessary.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
Relevant education can be substituted for required experience.
Media Communication, New Media, Film or Media Arts, or related degree, and/or experience successfully working in the field is preferred.
Working knowledge of editing software: Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, etc. is preferred.
Instructional Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the media production facilities and equipment room
Understand how to operate a variety of Media Production Gear – lighting, sound, camera equipment, and accessories
Help refine and implement policies regarding equipment checkout and lab usage
Oversee cleaning, organizing, inventorying, and testing equipment
Clean and test gear during off-peak periods and regularly throughout semester
Keep equipment storage room, lighting room, and edit suites organized
Track equipment usage, needs, and repairs through regular inventory practices
Ability to identify and make minor repairs to broken gear, knowing how and when to send equipment out for major repairs
Provide technical support to students and troubleshoot equipment issues
Maintain a small Lighting Studio and Sound Editing Suite
Identify, research, and recommend new equipment purchases and upgrades to advance our teaching mission and satisfy student needs
Stay current with relevant cinema production software and equipment, attempting to build relationships with local vendors to benefit the department
Work closely with Faculty Director and CMA faculty on various equipment needs, teaching needs, and facility access
Develop plans to train cinema faculty on new production software and equipment and potentially assist faculty with classroom demonstrations from time-to-time
Support training workshops for students and/or faculty on the proper use of our media production gear
Help compile and produce a screening of student work at the end of each semester
Additional duties as assigned