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Newsroom Technician - REQ8046

£28,704 - £28,704
 

Job Description

JOB SPECIFICATION

School/Department: Technical Support Services        

 

Job Title/Grade:     Newsroom Technician G4              

 

Reporting to:         Technical Service Manager      

Purpose of the post

Elephant Studios at LSBU represents a multi-million investment by the University to create an industry-ready media facility that will ensure graduates have the best possible experience and employment outcomes in a fast changing media landscape.

The post holder will provide technical support and guidance to students, ensuring all resource are ready for use and used safely. They will be the first port of call for the newsroom and radio studio access and support to students.

The post holder will have good knowledge of media content production, video, and basic sound recording and editing. They will be proficient in the use of the relevant Adobe software including Premiere Pro, and audition.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all activities in the newsroom and radio studios and associated areas in the Elephant Studios @ LSBU facilities. The post holder will carry out the day-to-day preparation, operations, maintenance, and booking of the designated specialist spaces, as well as the support for the academic courses, research and enterprise projects. The post holder will provide professional expertise in the areas of newsroom operations, to provide guidance and advice as well as contribute to the delivery of academic activities in the specialist areas. This may include inductions, technical demonstrations including camera and lighting techniques, or other related processes. The post holder will be the first port of call for student and staff support and will be working closely with academic staff on live broadcast events.

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. To work as part of the technical team to provide high quality technical support and demonstrations in relation to teaching, research and enterprise within the designated curriculum area.

  2. Present and demonstrate technologies, processes, software and/or associated equipment to individuals or groups of students, staff and other identified stakeholders as required.

  3. Undertake the preparation of the newsroom facilities including radio studios for classes and projects, making sure that they are safe, supplied and maintained. Manage the designated studios bookings via our online booking system.

  4. Work closely with, and be able to deputise for the technical team colleagues, including rota duty covering evening support hours across the facility. Occasional overtime may be required at busy periods of the year including shows and events.

  5. Provide expert advice related to the procurement, use and implementation of the associated technologies, including testing and evaluation of systems or relevant software.

  6. Responsible for the maintenance of all specialist equipment in the designated area/s, providing installation and hardware support where appropriate or liaising with external partners as required ensuring that the systems remain operational.

  7. To act as health and safety representative for activities taking place within the designated spaces ensuring that the facilities are fully compliant with all health and safety regulations. Carry out risk assessments and keep appropriate records.

  8. Maintain, develop and broaden expertise with his/her own knowledge of processes, systems and procedures associated with the area evaluating and implement new technical advances, innovations in hardware, software or processes in line with professional practice.

  9. Undertake other temporary duties commensurate with the level of the role, as agreed through the appropriate line management structure with the Studios Manager to meet the requirements of the department.

 

It is expected that the post holder will not take annual leave during key points in the academic calendar.  The post holder will be required to work flexibly due to the nature of the work in this curriculum area.

Qualifications

Relevant degree desirable.


Skills

SELECTION CRITERIA

D = Desirable, E = Essential


  1. Professional experience in a relevant area (E). Practical Knowledge of and experience of live newsroom environments (E) including Newsroom Systems (D), practical knowledge of a range of relevant media hardware such as radio microphones, in-ear monitors and studio cameras (E) Practical knowledge of basic TV studio lighting and techniques (E), practical knowledge of broadcast equipment such as the NewTek TC1  Tricaster or other, vision mixers, sound mixers, remote camera systems and on-screen graphics (E) Knowledge of studio communications such as skype boxes, video streaming (D.) Practical knowledge of live radio studio environment (D) with Broadcast systems such as Synergy, Burli,  Ross Inception or similar (E).

  2. ICT Skills: To be committed to and have experience of using applications associated with Media ICT in both bespoke and networked environments (E). Knowledge of media distribution systems (D). Some practical knowledge of a range of relevant media applications such as Adobe premiere, After Effects, DaVinci resolve, as well as file transfer systems (D).

  3. Proven ability in providing excellent technical support and technical demonstrations in either a higher education or professional environment (E).

  4. Operational experience of Health and Safety Issues (E) and practical application of Health and Safety Measures and risk management (E).

  5. Excellent organisational, administrative and technical skills, be able to: use initiative, plan, prioritise and organise own varied workload, and potentially those of others, in a timely manner (E), to approach challenges/problems in a flexible, creative and proactive way (E). An ability to successfully undertake the projects (E). Ability to identify own training needs. (E).

  6. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills including both oral, written and presentation skills (E).

  7. Able to demonstrate a commitment to continued learning, the willingness and ability to learn new skills in order to carry out the duties of the role, in a continuously evolving environment (E).

  8. To be able to demonstrate good customer service skills (E) and to a commitment to the provision of a quality service to both staff and students within the School of Arts and Creative Industries (and elsewhere within the University) and to external stakeholders (E).

  9. Able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application (E).
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Educated to A Level (Grade C or above) or equivalent



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Experience of working as an administrator in a Higher Education Office environment (preferably health care related)



A successful track record in working with colleagues at all levels, including senior staff and external contacts



A good understanding of the annual cycle of administration within a Higher Education environment



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Awareness and understanding of the current issues within Higher Education, particularly in health care disciplines (Desirable)



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Excellent written, verbal and numeracy skills



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