Digital Media Technician

LIPA; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme (Scottish Widows)

Job summary

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is seeking a Digital Media Technician to support delivery of performance programmes with industry-standard digital media equipment and learning environments.

You will maintain studios, assist with productions, events and showcases, and provide first-line support to students and staff across acting, screen and digital media.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience maintaining and supporting digital media equipment in educational or professional settings.
• Experience with cinema, DSLR and mirrorless camera systems.
• Knowledge of video editing software: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Avid.
• Understanding of digital media workflows, file management and archiving.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with diverse users.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and high standards.
• Experience in higher education, performing arts or live event support advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the storage, maintenance, preparation and distribution of digital media equipment including cameras, lighting, audio equipment and accessories.
• Provide first-line technical support to staff and students using digital media technologies.
• Support video editing and media-production workflows and assist with digital asset management.
• Conduct regular inspections of studios, rehearsal rooms and teaching spaces to ensure they remain safe, operational and presentation-ready.
• Support Institute productions, screenings, showcases, open days, masterclasses and events.
• Work collaboratively with academic departments, Technical Services colleagues and external suppliers.

Skills

Digital media equipment knowledge

Video editing software

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Avid Media Composer

Job description

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is internationally recognised as a world-leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training across the performing arts and wider creative economies. We have built an outstanding national and global reputation for the quality of our teaching, our professional-standard facilities, and the sustained success of our graduates and alumni.

This is a transformative moment for us. We have recently been granted probationary Degree Awarding Powers, are expanding both our programme portfolio and campus, and are celebrating our 30th anniversary.

We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Digital Media Technician to support the delivery of our performance programmes by providing technical expertise across digital media equipment, facilities and learning environments. This role supports students and staff working in acting, screen and digital media, helping to ensure they have access to industry-standard equipment and technical support throughout their studies.

As a key member of the Technical Services team, you'll maintain and manage a range of screen-production equipment, support video and media workflows, prepare teaching spaces, and assist with productions, events and showcases across the Institute.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Manage the storage, maintenance, preparation and distribution of digital media equipment including cameras, lighting, audio equipment and accessories.

Provide first-line technical support to staff and students using digital media technologies.

Support video editing and media-production workflows and assist with digital asset management.

Conduct regular inspections of studios, rehearsal rooms and teaching spaces to ensure they remain safe, operational and presentation-ready.

Support Institute productions, screenings, showcases, open days, masterclasses and events.

Work collaboratively with academic departments, Technical Services colleagues and external suppliers.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a proactive and organised digital media professional with a passion for supporting creative learning environments. Comfortable working with both students and staff, you combine strong technical knowledge with excellent customer service skills and enjoy helping others get the most from industry-standard equipment and facilities.

You will bring:

A degree or qualification in a relevant discipline.

Experience maintaining and supporting digital media equipment in an educational or professional environment.

Practical experience working with professional cinema, DSLR and mirrorless camera systems.

Knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Avid Media Composer.

Strong understanding of digital media workflows, file management and media archiving.

Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to support users of varying technical abilities.

A proactive, customer-focused approach and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Experience within higher education, performing arts education, or supporting live events and productions would be advantageous.

What we offer

Creative community: Work within a vibrant, collaborative and supportive environment

Impact: Shape the next generation of performers and creative professionals

Opportunity: Contribute to a globally recognised and forward-looking institution

Benefits: Competitive salary and access to the Scottish Widows pension Scheme

Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 16th October 2026

Should you have any questions about the applications process or require reasonable adjustments for your applications, please contact our Recruitment Team on [e-mail] or 0151 330 3091.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.