Media Production Equipment Lead & Trainer

Northwestern University; Doha; On-site; QAR 187,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) seeks a Production Equipment Specialist to manage daily equipment cage operations, inventory, and maintenance of advanced media systems, including Canon/RED cinema cameras and Arri lighting.

You will train faculty and students, assist with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and collaborate with IT on equipment installation and upkeep. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in production, media technology, or comparable field.
• 3+ years of related professional experience in the media industry, with hands-on experience.
• Experience teaching in formal or in-house environments.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 20kg and install devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate the production equipment storage room daily, including check-ins/outs and the WebCheckout system.
• Maintain networked computer systems used for media production and related software.
• Perform minor repairs and coordinate external repairs or replacements as needed.
• Assist in NU-Q media production facilities operations including photography, digital cinema, lighting, and AV gear.
• Provide in-class training and orientation to faculty, students, and staff.
• Support audio-video equipment including cameras, video servers, monitors, and switchers.

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mac/PC proficiency

Editing software experience

Equipment handling (20kg)

Education

Bachelor's degree in production/media technology

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

ENPS

WebCheckout

Final Cut Studio

Job description

Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) seeks a Production Equipment Specialist to manage daily equipment cage operations, inventory, and maintenance of advanced media systems, including Canon/RED cinema cameras and Arri lighting.

You will train faculty and students, assist with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and collaborate with IT on equipment installation and upkeep. Evening/weekend hours may be required.