Media Technician

Philosophy Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education Ltd in Islington is seeking an outstanding Media Technician to start ASAP. The role provides technical support to staff and students, maintains AV facilities, and ensures equipment is ready for lessons and events. A permanent, full-time position with training will be offered.

You will manage kitstore bookings, support inter-departmental events, and develop IT/media skills, while contributing to a safe, organised learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration is required.
• Knowledge and love of film and television with passion for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students and maintain AV facilities.
• Issue, collect and monitor use of equipment using the kitstore system.
• Maintain specialist studios and equipment; ensure security and H&S standards.
• Support events and student exhibitions; coordinate with other departments.
• Prepare RAMS and contribute to facility development.

Skills

Administration experience

IT and AV systems

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

Kitstore booking system

Job description

• Media Technician


• Full-time


• Asap start


• Permanent contract


• Must have experience in administration

A lovely, well-organised specialist arts school located in the borough of Islington is looking for a committed, Outstanding Media Technician to start with them asap

Job role

The role will provide technical support to staff and students at the school to enable optimum use of all the facilities and ensure technical resources are maintained to a high standard. There will be a training requirement as part of the role to enable continued development. The successful candidate will be pivotal in the successful building of inter-departmental relationships enabling the delivery of events to a very high standard. The role will also be responsible for issuing, collecting and monitoring use of technical equipment, using a kitstore booking system to minimise loss and damage. It would be useful if the role holder were able to conduct basic fault finding and repairs on technical equipment as well as having a good working knowledge of IT and AV systems.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have a knowledge and love of film and television and be passionate about storytelling in all forms


• fully commit to the schools supportive but challenging ethos and culture


• thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently


• constantly challenge yourself to become better


• commit to the schools comprehensive out of hours student enrichment programme

Media Technician

About the role

Role Duties and Responsibilities

To provide support for student learning and academic teaching including:

• To be responsible for the management and maintenance of specialist studios, spaces and equipment.


• To always ensure Security and H&S standards are being met to for the safeguarding of students, staff and visitors.


• To offer technical advice and assistance on request by students and staff.


• Document processes, creation of checklists and call sheets for events and film shoots.


• To organise, manage and assist with the preparation of external and internal events and student exhibitions.


• Deliver and operate the available range of audio-visual (AV) and specialist equipment in teaching spaces, studios and specialist spaces as per the requirement of the daily working schedules.


• To ensure the security and supervision of the designated areas and the equipment contained within them.


• To undertake and maintain a record of RAMS necessary for the operation of the designated areas.


• To construct a schedule for the maintenance and repair of equipment within the defined areas and carry out routine work which is not covered by service contracts.


• Respond to calls for assistance from users in all venues who are experiencing problems with equipment operated by the Specialist Technical Services team.


• Ensure that media equipment in the teaching spaces, studios and specialist spaces is in good working order.


• To ensure designated areas are clear, tidy and remain a healthy and safe working environment at all times.


• To maintain adequate stock levels of consumables and tools in consultation with the budget holder, raise purchase orders in accordance with Finance Policies and Procedures, and take deliveries.


• Advise on the long-term development of facilities and when appropriate remove or install equipment.


• At the discretion of the Line Manager complete such other duties as may reasonably be requested or required.

The School

This lovely well-organised sixth form dedicated to the film and performing arts industry. The school is easily accessible via public transport being in the borough of Islington There is a supportive and experienced leadership in team at place in the school and there is a good staff team in place who work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.