AV Technician
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £21000 – £23000/annum
We are a school who puts communication at the heart of our operations. With technological innovations making it increasingly possible to share on-site events with a wide audience, we aim to deliver an excellent streaming and sharing service to all our pupils, as well as the wider community of parents, Old Etonians and the general public.
The role of AV Technician is to run the College broadcast operations including a studio, outdoor sports broadcasts and live-streamed events from College venues, while working alongside other departments with responsibilities including networking and data storage/processing.
This role is term time plus three days at the start and end of each term, typically working 37.5 hours per week, over six days. Weekend and week day evenings will be required when there are events to be filmed or streamed. Time will be given in lieu for any hours or days worked over the contracted hours. (Further details about the proposed working pattern will discussed at interview stage.)
Main Duties
To operate and manage the school’s broadcast studio and associated equipment.
To manage all live-streamed events throughout the College and have management of all the equipment involved in this.
To liaise with the Heads of IT when new requirements are presented from stakeholders to ensure a joined up and fully supported approach to all communications and broadcasts.
To be responsible for maintaining and keeping up to date all the school’s equipment and managing the annual replacement schedule.
To be responsible for the storage, security, permissions and retention policies applying to all streamed content. To support and assist with student broadcasting.Full tasks and responsibilities can be found in the attached JD.
The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:
Level 4 or higher qualification in visual arts/media or related subject
Experience with digital moving image cameras and studio lighting
Experience editing with Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Photoshop (or similar)
Experience recording and editing audio in Logic Pro X (or similar)
Experience of maintaining relevant equipment
Experience of using digital distribution platforms
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Fantastic communication skills, confidence, creativity and energy
A flexible approach, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and function well under pressure
Excellent organisation and collaboration skills
A supportive manner when training boys in the use of equipment
The ability to think strategically and measure the effectiveness of strategies
The ability to maintain a professional manner when representing Eton CollegeBenefitsEton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.
About The CollegeEton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background
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