Technician - Media and Graphics

Key Responsibilities

• To provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining and promoting lively working environment and practices. 
• To work with and ensure that staff and students have access to classrooms, workshops, studio, equipment as required. 
• To ensure timely liaison with the IT Services team to proactively address any technical issues, in order to facilitate the smooth running of all events and competitions.
• Transfer and organise various evidence for assessment.
• To prepare and assist in activities ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical sessions and retrieved after the activity has ceased. 
• Assist in group activities, supervise use of specialist equipment, and undertake set-up duties prior to sessions / competitions. 
• Be available for any internal or external bookings for the Esports arena and Games Studio.
• Undertake all out of hours activity as can be reasonably expected when requested by management.
• Be responsible for the security of equipment on and off college premises.
• Record, edit audio/video files and create content for college social media and marketing.
• To assist with the supervision of students working on project work and competitions and research visits and enrichment activities.
• To explore new innovative workflows relating to department specialism and support staff with upskilling and implementing new software and hardware into curriculum through continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge. 
• Be flexible in supporting the department requirements and cross college tasks. 
• Be responsible for ordering requisitions and storekeeping.
• Be responsible for tracking licenses and update as required.
• Be responsible for running, tracking the discord server, Twitch and Teams channels for competitions.
• Be responsible for the management of console account.
• Be responsible for client engagement, networking to develop work experience opportunities for Games and Esports clients. 
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• GCSE English & Maths 

• Degree in a related subject area within Media and/or Graphics
• A background/knowledge of Film & Television and Graphical Design

•  Minimum 3 years related industry or Further Education experience – specifically running 
• A multi-cam studio, gallery and audio post-production
• Solid background/knowledge of related creative arts disciplines
• Technical knowledge within the study programme area as defined by the course specification
• Intermediate level skill in the use of Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel

• Experience in the use of online Radio
• Networking, Branding and Marketing experience

• Technical knowledge within the study programme area as defined by the course specification
• Confident understanding of required software and skills in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Illustrator, and other Media and Graphics specialist software
• Basic level in Microsoft applications particularly Word and Excel
• Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role
• Audio and video recording and editing skills, appropriate for the role.

• Willingness to undertake further training
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends for events
• Commitment to inclusive practice and learner success