Media Production Technology Specialist at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To support the media production activities of the Students and Staff of the School of Journalism and Media Studies through the provision of services relating to the technical operation of studios and field equipment and through the co-ordination of technical logistics relating to production events in collaboration with Academic and Technical Staff as required.

The Requirements
 A diploma (NQF Level 6) in Journalism (with a broadcast specialisation) or Broadcast fields or equivalent and approximately 4 years relevant experience (such experience may include practical experience gained whilst studying) where such experience includes: -

• The operation of multi-camera studios and digital video switching units and / or mixing desks and digital audio production equipment.
• Proficient operation of portable video and audio equipment for the purposes of media production
• Experience in media production in a computerised environment, including workflow and file management.
• Experience in the use of DSLR cameras for still and video media production
• Familiarity with Creative Cloud or equivalent software-based editing packages
• Experience in the administration of computer-based media catalogues or digital asset management software would be an advantage