Technician in Media Practice

Are you a well organised and adaptable individual, with strong communication skills, committed to delivering an excellent student experience? Do you have experience of technical practice in industry or a media learning environment, and supporting staff and students with their use of technology? Are you committed to supporting academic excellence? 

The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a vibrant research culture and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

The School seeks to appoint a motivated and proactive Media Practice Technician to join us from October 2026. With hands-on experience of media production, you will work collaboratively with staff, team members and students to support the smooth delivery of all our media practice-based programmes, including film, photography and media, digital media and journalism. 

As a Technician within the Technical Service, you will support students, staff and researchers in the use of specialist skills relevant to media production, with an emphasis on delivery of software skills including Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite and Audacity. You will be familiar with contemporary working practices used in industry and will have a proven track record of technical support in a production environment.

You will also be familiar with Blackmagic and Sony cinema cameras, with a working knowledge of their operation, maintenance and upkeep. With a commitment to seek development and learning opportunities, you will share good practice, and encourage knowledge exchange between colleagues, to facilitate continuous improvement.

You will have excellent communication skills and the enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional student and staff experience. You will be well organised, with excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to work. You will be able to multi-task and effectively prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Alex Vann – Faculty Technical Services Manager

Email a.r.vann@leeds.ac.uk

Samson Borthwick – Senior Technician

Email S.J.Borthwick@leeds.ac.uk

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