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Technician (Digital media)

University of Kent - Technical Services

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £24,285 to £27,131 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 17th March 2023
Closes: 12th April 2023
Job Ref: HSS-166-23

The Division of Human & Social Sciences have a new opportunity to join the University and support the development of a new online-only Psychology course, starting in September 2022. 

If you are a confident and capable content creator, seeking a role where you can showcase your creative talent and produce meaningful content, or are otherwise interested by this opportunity, we are keen to hear from you.  

In preparation for the new course, you will be working with academic colleagues to produce high-quality video content used to deliver the course lectures. Predominantly working in a studio-like environment, you will also be managing location recording, for example in lecture theatres or labs. Once created, you will be working closely with colleagues to catalogue and release content aligned to course timelines. 

You will have an excellent understanding of how to produce video content to a high standard, including lighting and audio-capture, and be familiar with the tools and software applications necessary for modern video production. You will have a strong aptitude for media production, an ability to use relevant recording and editing technology creatively to solve problems, a desire to develop new and innovative ideas, and the confidence to use and recommend different applications and approaches. 

As a Technician (Digital Media) you will: 

  • Produce video content, including pre-production, recording, engineering, and editing of audio and video
  • Be responsible for the full production cycle, which will include organising and scheduling recording sessions and carrying out pre-production and production of content
  • Maintain accurate records of work undertaken for post-production – mastering, storing, and cataloguing of video content
  • Work with colleagues to deliver and manage content in a timely manner

To be successful in this role you will: 

  • Be educated to A-Level or have equivalent qualification or experience
  • Have experience producing high-quality video content and have good knowledge of key principles involved in video and audio production
  • Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise independently with staff at all levels
  • Be enthusiastic, organised, friendly, and confident working with a wide variety of people. You will be able to think on your feet and sometimes outside the box

We offer: 

  • A friendly, open, and collaborative working environment
  • Favourable working hours and generous annual leave allowance
  • Plenty of Divisional and University-wide social and sporting activities
  • An outstanding campus that comprises of a variety of food outlets, various shops and amenities

Please see the links below to view the full Job Description and to apply for this post. As part of your application, we would like you to provide a link to media you have created that demonstrates and showcases your ability to record and edit media. For further information regarding the application process please contact The HR Team on hsshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number: HSS-166-23.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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