Technical Specialist (Teaching) - Film and Television

The role

The School of Arts is seeking a Specialist Teaching Technician to deliver practical production teaching and technical support within the department of Film and Television. This is an exciting full-time post, working with students and staff on a variety of practical projects and technical requirements. You will combine your industry expertise and enthusiasm with a pragmatic ability to juggle multiple demands which enable students to develop core skills and knowledge in the technical aspects of filmmaking.

Teaching experience would be an advantage for this role, and it requires full attendance on-site and is not a hybrid or remote position. 

What will you be doing?

You will liaise, contribute, develop and plan any unit practical requirements, including providing specialist teaching instruction on a variety of subjects, editing, colour grading, sound recording, sound editing, camera operating and lighting.

You will liaise with relevant stakeholders, such as IT services, to maintain strong production workflows and resolve any practical or IT issues.

You will support students with troubleshooting problems with practical projects and be prepared to advise them on both technical and creative processes.

You will work as an integral member of the technical team to deliver an excellent service around practical project support including planning equipment maintenance and strategy.

You will be responsible, in collaboration with colleagues, for ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the technical teaching videos which form a core part of the department’s approach to practical skills: this will require presenting, filming or editing content.

You should apply if

A passion for the technical aspects of film and television production across many areas including camera and lighting, but with a particular focus on sound and post-production.

Significant media industry experience and familiarity with a wide range of genres within film and television.

Experience with filmmaking software and post-production platforms, particularly a strong knowledge of grading, using applications such as DaVinci Resolve.

A demonstrable knowledge of recording sound e.g. understanding mics, recorders, timecode.

A demonstrable knowledge of sound editing software and techniques e.g. using Fairlight or ProTools.

The ability to use your initiative, with excellent organisational and digital skills, and an ability to meet deadlines

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended from 01/08/2026

Work pattern: 35 hours/week

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 05/07/2026

For informal queries please contact: Sacha Butterworth sacha.butterworth@bristol.ac.uk

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