Media Technician (Exempt)

Definition of Classification :

The Media Technician manages inventory, circulation, maintenance and repair of audio-visual equipment utilized by the programs in the School of Media, Culture, Design (MCD);

coordinate facility functions in the Entertainment Media building; and provide support with production and audio-visual equipment for classes and school functions.

Reporting to the Dean of the School of MCD, this position will manage equipment checkout services to the rest of the university community as needed

This position may require flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Researches, prepares quotes, and recommends purchases and
• Trains and assists student employees for work in the equipment cage, as sound stage safety monitors, and for troubleshooting and operating the soundstage and screening room.
• Reservations, loading, and unloading
• Communicates with faculty regarding class reservations, classroom, and student Technical support in classes. Special Requests for classes.
• Oversees enforcement of safety policies and practices on the Sound Trains faculty and students in the safe use of the Sound Stage.

Manages Sound Stage reservations and special needs of users including assigning safety monitors, fire alarm shut off requests for smoke and fog, prop weapon use on stage and technical needs.

• Collaborates with supervisor for equipment donations and vendor
• Inventories, maintains, repairs, and updates firmware of cage
• Collaborates with supervisor to review and update existing policies and recommend
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following :

Experience / Training / Education :

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in production or post-production or the
• Experience and / or familiarity using computers, Mac and PC, inventory and post-production software.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note : Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment.

A valid California Class C driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Knowledge and Skills :

• Professional level of knowledge in Filmmaking.
• Basic electrical knowledge, soldering skills, set design and building skills.
• Sound stage experience.
• Knowledge of safety standards relation to film industry.
• Knowledge of production sound equipment, digital cinema cameras and accessories, grip and electrical (lighting) equipment.

Personnel lift (sound stage).

• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Working Conditions :

Standard office and media setting. Duties performed in a media setting or in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings.

At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands :

• Incumbents sit for long periods; may walk on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work;
• use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other audio visual equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file;
• climb stairs and ladders; may crawl; peak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer;

hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and / or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds and greater with assistance.