Creative Technical Demonstrator - Film Production (Lighting, Camera, Grip)

Opportunity

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 will 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.

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 [email protected]

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 Thursday 04July24.