Creative Technical Demonstrator in Film Production at University of Salford
Job Description
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work alongside the film production technical and teaching team demonstrating and maintaining equipment (camera, lighting, grip) and support the operational delivery of all aspects of our film production technical team, including our equipment loan service. The role will demonstrate in scheduled classes, workshops and ad hoc one-to-one sessions with Students and Staff. The role holder will be based in Newton Building where most of our film practical teaching and film sets are based, and where our equipment loan service operates from, with planned sessions at our MediaCity campus.
You should have excellent knowledge and experience of film production techniques and equipment, organising and maintaining resources and good administration skills. An ability to undertake heavy lifting and working at height is a requirement of the role.
You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of initiative, and be creative, enthusiastic, open, and collaborative. You must demonstrate outstanding customer service, organisational skills, together with a high level of self-motivation and a commitment to working as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate correct methods and techniques for a range of specialist equipment and software related to film production, to staff, students and external clients, either on a one-to-one ad-hoc basis, within scheduled groups and via creation of video and written documentation and user guides.
- Provide dedicated technical and maintenance support of specialist filming equipment and facilities ensuring that KPIs for performance and equipment uptime are met
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of appropriate systems and new developments in the specialist area and use this to inform the future development of the learning environment, providing advice to develop facilities in line with current trends.
- Undertake selection, installation and commissioning of new hardware and software, procuring capital and consumable items in accordance with University purchasing policies and monitoring appropriate use of budgets.
- Provide specialist consultation to other members of staff regarding the planning and use of equipment and facilities.
About the School or About the Department
The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is a leading centre for practice-based education in the creative disciplines. Through significant investment in our staff and facilities, we are strengthening our position as a centre of excellence for socially engaged teaching practice and research whose graduates are sought after as content creators and for the innovative application of creative technology, both in the creative industries and across wider sectors of the economy. Our vision is to become a top quartile provider of practice-based education in the creative industries, continuing to advance our standing as a destination of choice for students in the UK and internationally.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave – plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development – we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
