Media Studio Technology Consultant (Student Wage)

uva; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Media Studio is seeking a Technology Consultant to assist in a busy media production environment. This part-time position (5-10 hours per week) is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate student eager to learn about media production and instructional technology.

Key duties include equipment check-in/out, user support for media software, troubleshooting, and delivering trainings. The role requires a willingness to learn and contribute in a rigorous studio setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Current undergrad or graduate UVA student.
• Willingness to learn and assist in a rigorous media production environment.
• Preferred skills include video/media production and familiarity with media formats and video production best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and check equipment in and out.
• Answer questions about media production software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie).
• Troubleshoot technical issues with media equipment and software.
• Answer user questions and provide support.
• Respond to email inquiries.
• Provide trainings on topics related to the Media Studio and media production.
• Creation of video, audio, digital, or print media.
• Creation and maintenance of support documentation and signage for the Media Studio.
• Assisting with exploration of other instructional technologies.

Skills

Video/media production

Adobe Creative Cloud

iMovie

Media formats knowledge

Video production best practices

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

iMovie

Job description

The Media Studio Technology Consultant will help oversee and provide technical assistance for the A&S Media Studio.

This is a 5-10 hour per week job for a highly motivated and skilled undergraduate or graduate student who wishes to learn more about media production and/or instructional technology. Relevant software and technical skills are helpful, but a willingness to learn, help, and work in a rigorous media production environment are more important.

Primary Duties

• Maintain and check equipment in and out
• Answer questions about software and hardware related to media production software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, etc.)
• Troubleshoot technical issues with media equipment and software
• Answer user questions and provide support
• Respond to email inquiries
• Provide trainings on various topics related to the Media Studio and media production

Additional Duties

• Creation of video, audio, digital, or print media
• Creation and maintenance of support documentation and signage for the Media Studio
• Assisting with the exploration of other instructional technologies

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Current undergrad or graduate UVA student

Preferred Skills

• Video/media production
• Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.) or similar applications
• iMovie, or a similar video editing program
• Familiarity with media formats and standards
• Familiarity with video production best practices

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking between studios to provide assistance.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.