Digital Media Technician & Video Creator

TES FE News; Culcheth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in the UK is seeking a Digital Media Technician & Video Creator to support the Media Department. Responsibilities include digital media creation, operating drone and camera equipment, and supporting students in their projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong video editing skills and the ability to engage effectively with young people. A commitment to safeguarding students is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in video editing and digital media creation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and engage with young people.

Responsibilities

• Create digital media content for school events.
• Provide technical support and guidance to students.
• Maintain inventory of media resources and equipment.

Skills

Video editing

Drone operation

Digital media creation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Camera equipment

Filming/editing equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Digital Media Technician & Video Creator

32.5 hours per week, term time only, permanent contract

NJC grade 5 Salary £25,992 to £28,624

Actual salary £19,134 to £21,072 for a 38-week working year

Pay award pending

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and technology savvy Technician to work within our Media Department. The ideal candidate will be adept at using and promoting new technologies.

The role encompasses: whole school responsibility for digital media creation; filming within the classroom environment and during school events; operating the drone and camera equipment; video editing to create quality school videos; creating posters and design work for the school website and social media.

The position also provides both technical and administrative support within the Media Department. Duties include in class guidance and support to students; providing demonstrations and practicals; setting up and maintaining photographic/filming/editing equipment; reordering stock; maintaining an inventory of resources; supporting and supervising small groups of students working on curriculum specific projects.

Our Technicians play a pivotal role in the day to day running of our departments and it is essential that the successful candidate is confident in providing support in a multi-disciplinary capacity. To be suitable you must be practical, with good organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be proactive, pragmatic with a problem-solving approach. The ability to engage with young people is essential.

The ideal applicant will have the qualifications/experience provided within the person specification however, we appreciate candidates may not have experience of all the areas of technology detailed.

For further information please see our recruitment pack, which is available on our website www.culchethhigh.org.uk

The closing date is Friday 31st August.

We are committed to safeguarding our students and each other. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Child Barring checks and the receipt of satisfactory references.