Technical Demonstrator (Sports Media Production)

Interviews: 17/07/2024 

Job description

We are currently seeking a Technical Demonstrator in Sports Media Production to join our team of Technical Demonstrators in delivering demonstrations of specialist technical equipment, resources, and techniques to our students as part of our brand-new BA (Hons) in Sports Media Production course based at our Newton Park campus.

About the role

The role of a Technical Demonstrator combines technical knowledge and innovative thinking with the design and delivery of hardware and software demonstrations to students. You will work closely with the academic staff who deliver the teaching within the School of Art, Film and Media and be part of a wider team of Technical Demonstrators and Technicians who provide support for courses across the whole university. You will be responsible for developing, preparing, and running demonstration workshops for groups of students and others using the workspace, and you will supervise students using workshop facilities for project work on location i.e sports grounds as well as on site.

In addition, you will also be responsible for the Health and Safety compliance in all respects for the working environment for those using the workshop facilities, including risk assessments. Maintenance and repair of equipment, and upkeep within the workshop and resources related to the subject will also an integral part of this role.

About you

You will have significant practical skills and knowledge as well as previous demonstration or training experience in commercial film, television or educational setting with sports broadcast experience welcomed. Up to date knowledge of professional equipment and techniques including single camera film making, postproduction editing and motion graphics as well as multi camera television production so a working knowledge of camera, lighting, audio recording and editing techniques is essential. You will be passionate about keeping up to date with new ideas, equipment, and techniques in video production to create engaging content for audiences interested in sport.

You will also have excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with other staff, students, departments, and external organisations is essential, along with the ability to work well as part of a team and will manage your own time with limited supervision. This is a busy and diverse role so an ability to respond flexibly and reliably to complex workloads, prioritising conflicting demands is essential. Previous experience in teaching or demonstration in a higher educational setting is desirable, but not essential.

Additional Information

This permanent, full-time opportunity is to support students in their work primarily working Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend work required during term time.

To discuss further and for more information about the role please contact:

Richard Wood [email protected]  , TV Studios Manager. 

Salary: Grade 6, £32,332 to £36,024 per annum

Interviews: 17/07/2024 

Recent adjustment in the UK’s Sponsorship Threshold 

Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship and your application will automatically be rejected.