Creative Technical Demonstrator - Film Production (Editing)

at  University of Salford

Opportunity ID
2460
Opportunity Closing Date
16/06/2024, 23:55
Primary Location
Salford - MediaCityUK
School or Business Unit
School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology
Contract Type
Full Time Permanent
Salary
£31,396 - £36,023
Opportunity

OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work alongside the film production technical and teaching team to demonstrate post-production software (Da Vinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe premiere) 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 at our MediaCity campus where our post-production facilities are, with occasional work in Newton Building on the Peel Park campus where our practical teaching/filming classes are taught and our equipment loan service operates from.
You will have excellent knowledge and experience of film production editing and facilities, organising and maintaining resources and good administration skills.
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 DaVinci Resolve, and other editing software i.e. Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro to students, staff and external customers either on a one-to-one ad-hoc basis, within scheduled classes and workshops and via creation of video written documentation and user guides.
• Provide specialist advice and support to student, staff, and external clients regarding the use of the post-production/editing facilities.
• Provide specialist advice and support to students and staff working to professional post-production workflows
• Manage and provide dedicated technical and maintenance support of post-production/editing 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.

A bit about the School of Arts, Media, and Creative Technology
We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.
Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies.
Our £50million new Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, popstars, dancers and musicians.
We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs.
We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.
Read more: https://www.salford.ac.uk/jobs/careers-at-the-school-of-arts-media-and-creative-technology

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave- plus the option to buy additional holiday days.
• 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.
  For an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Jan Bradley j.bradley@salford.ac.uk
  As part of your application, you must submit an up-to-date CV, to further showcase your skills and experience. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
  Job Description

• Demonstrate correct methods and techniques for DaVinci Resolve, and other editing software i.e. Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro to students, staff and external customers either on a one-to-one ad-hoc basis, within scheduled classes and workshops and via creation of video written documentation and user guides.
• Provide specialist advice and support to student, staff, and external clients regarding the use of the post-production/editing facilities.
• Provide specialist advice and support to students and staff working to professional post-production workflows
• Manage and provide dedicated technical and maintenance support of post-production/editing 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