Broadcast Media Student Technician - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxbury Community College is seeking a Broadcast Media Student Technician to support campus audiovisual operations, Media Lab, and television facility activities. The role involves organizing and labeling media equipment, assisting with setup and breakdown, and maintaining checkout records under faculty guidance.

This on-campus, Federal Work-Study position requires current RCC enrollment and adherence to the FWS schedule.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled RCC student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Active FWS award and remaining eligibility.
• Maintain SAP per institutional and financial-aid requirements.
• Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.
• Good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Relevant coursework or familiarity with broadcast media, audiovisual technology, media production, or related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Organize, label, inventory, and prepare approved media equipment and supplies for on-campus instructional use.
• Assist with basic studio, classroom, and equipment setup and breakdown under faculty/staff direction.
• Maintain equipment checkout, return, and condition records.
• Perform basic, supervisor-approved equipment checks and report technical problems to professional staff.
• Organize media files, production forms, and instructional materials as assigned.

Skills

FWS eligibility

Academic standing

Broadcast media knowledge

Professionalism and reliability

Job description

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html .

RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

Job Description:

Developmental Focus: Apply & Contribute

Primary Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 6 - Liberal Arts, Communications & Creative Industries

Secondary Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 2 - Technology, Engineering & Smart Buildings

Number of Positions: 3

Location: On Campus - Media Arts Building, Room 1-001a, and approved campus A/V assignments

Maximum Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Term: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Supervisor: Professor Justin A. Petty

Position Summary

The Broadcast Media Student Technician is an intermediate-level, field-specific student employment position supporting Broadcast Media Technology with campus audiovisual operations, Media Lab support, and television facility operations.

• Organize, label, inventory, and prepare approved media equipment and supplies for on-campus instructional use.
• Assist with basic studio, classroom, and equipment setup and breakdown under faculty/staff direction.
• Maintain equipment checkout, return, and condition records.
• Perform basic, supervisor-approved equipment checks and report technical problems to professional staff.
• Organize media files, production forms, and instructional materials as assigned.
• Do not independently direct productions, authorize equipment use, perform unsupervised specialized technical work, or assume instructional responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Have an active Federal Work-Study award and sufficient remaining FWS eligibility before beginning work.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with institutional and financial-aid requirements.
• Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled RCC student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Relevant coursework or familiarity with broadcast media, audiovisual technology, media production, or related equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and able to follow technical instructions.

Additional Information:

Federal Work-Study Compliance Notes

• This FWS assignment is part-time, on-campus student employment and is contingent upon continued Federal Work-Study eligibility and available award funding.
• FWS students may perform only the duties identified for the FWS assignment and approved by the supervisor; Learn & Earn responsibilities are not interchangeable with FWS duties.
• Students and supervisors are responsible for monitoring scheduled hours so the student does not exceed the approved FWS award or institutional work-hour limits.
• Timesheets must accurately reflect hours actually worked and be approved by the designated supervisor through the College's approved timekeeping process.

Student Learning & Professional Development Outcomes

• Apply Broadcast Media Technology coursework in a professional campus environment.
• Develop hands-on audiovisual and broadcast-media equipment experience.
• Build technical-support, equipment-care, troubleshooting, and lab-operations skills.
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, reliability, and professional accountability.

Funding & Scheduling Structure

Three Broadcast Media Student Technician placements are authorized through Federal Work-Study for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Assignments are on campus and scheduled around academic commitments and department needs. Students may work no more than 18.5 hours per week.

Supervision & Performance

The Broadcast Media Student Technician reports to Professor Justin A. Petty and works under the direction of Broadcast Media Technology staff. Students receive role-specific technical training, regular supervision, feedback, and professional-development opportunities.

Advancement

Strong performers may become candidates for future advanced broadcast media, audiovisual production, television, media-lab, event-technology, or technical project positions when available.