Creative Technical Demonstrator

University-of-Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

32 days leave + bank holidays

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Net Zero by 2038

MediaCity campus

Job summary

University of Salford is seeking a Creative Technical Demonstrator in Journalism to join our team. You will demonstrate journalism technology to staff and students, deliver technical tuition in video and audio editing, and support local sports coverage in live studio-based and outside broadcasts on campus.

The role emphasizes teamwork, autonomy in decision-making and a commitment to excellent customer service within our Journalism Facilities and the MediaCity campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to customers regarding the use of the Journalism Facilities.
• Demonstrate the correct methods and techniques for a range of specialist equipment relating to the subject area, to staff and students, in one-to-one or group settings.
• Ensure excellent, relevant and timely customer service to all customers both internal and external.
• Liaise with external clients and suppliers to solve technical issues and provide a customer-driven service.
• Provide advice and support with developing our facilities and equipment in line with current market trends.

Job description

Opportunity Overview

We have an exciting opportunity within the team for a Creative Technical Demonstrator in Journalism. We are looking for an individual who has experience in the TV News or Sports Industry and who is comfortable demonstrating the technology to others.

As a key player, your exceptional teamwork skills will come into play daily and at the same time we will give you the autonomy to go off and make your own decisions. Responsibilities will include delivering technical tuition to students in areas such as Video and Audio editing, supporting students coverage of local sports in live studio-based and outside broadcasts, and maintaining the specialist Journalism TV & Radio Studio spaces.

Note this opportunity may clsoe early depending on candidate volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to customers regarding the use of the Journalism Facilities.
• Demonstrate the correct methods and techniques for a range of specialist equipment relating to the subject area, to both staff and students, either on a one-to-one ad-hoc basis, or within scheduled groups.
• Ensure the provision of excellent, relevant and timely customer service to all customers both internal and external.
• Liaise as necessary with external clients and suppliers to solve technical issues and to provide an effective customer driven service.
• Provide advice and support with developing our facilities and equipment in line with current market trends

About the Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy

We're one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the North West. We are theheart of creativity in Salford, offering a programme of events that encourage engagement with our staff, students, industry and the local community.

Our £55 million New Adelphi flagship buildingoffers a diverse range of spaces and equipment to suit all creative requirements. We also have a campus at MediaCity - an international media hub with neighbours such as the BBC and ITV, with industry-standard facilities that offers a professional environment for you to teach and our students to learn.

The school has a strong legacy of successful alumni across a range of fields, including actors, stand-up comedians, musicians, journalists and designers.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub