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The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, including producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, screenwriting, production design, and acting.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and monitor equipment and facilities within the School of Motion Picture & Television
- Check out equipment to students; examine and retain all ID cards for all students as required; inspect condition of equipment in front of the students when it is checked out and when it is returned
- Provide to the students and faculty technical support concerning camera, sound, lighting, and grip equipment
- Maintain knowledge of operation on the Webcheckout database; maintain in database all student accounts of lost or damaged equipment during the semester; check on student status to ensure that they are scheduled for appropriate classes and that fees and fines are up to date
- Manage the reservation of equipment, production studios and classrooms
- Ensure that all students using the facility have signed a liability form
- Assist management with various duties as necessary; report to them on a daily basis.
- Report to the supervisor any damaged or lost equipment as well as any malfunction or error messages on the Webcheckout System
- Perform administrative duties including word processing, database and phone work
- Maintain guidelines set by the
- Demonstrate and maintain ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a daily basis
- Operate Academy and/or rental vehicle(s) in the course of completing the above-referenced job duties and observe all applicable federal and state motor vehicle laws
- Maintain valid California driver’s license and insurability under university carrier
- Participate in and adhere to the cross-training program for lab and shop technicians, ensuring the ability to perform multiple roles and support operations effectively during periods of short staffing, as required by the University, with comprehensive training provided
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Candidates must have at least 1-2 years’ work experience with the following programs:
- AVID (required)
- Premiere (required)
- ProTools (preferred)
- After Effects (preferred)
- Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software on Macintosh and OS X
- Must have a working knowledge of video editing, pro analog and DV decks, audio mixers, and applications
What an Academic Support Technician Will Do Each Day:
- Provide quality customer service to all students and faculty
- Answer questions regarding resource allocation, use and returns
- Quickly help to resolve matters that directly impact the work of students in a shop or computer lab environment
- Support with inventory management and quality control
- Assist, as needed, with software and hardware updates or machinery repairs
- Ensure best practices are followed for respective work locations
What You Will Need to Bring to the Team:
- A positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset to successfully troubleshoot a variety of technical matters
- Strong time management and organizational skill sets that enable you to support a number of individuals effectively and quickly
- A passion for art and design and at least two years of related professional work experience
- Knowledge of PCs and Macs is highly preferred. Respective software program and / or tool shop knowledge is necessary.
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
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