Lab Assistant

Job Description Overview The Lab Assistant - Academic Planning & Assistance is a vital, dual-role position combining academic support within the studio/media production field with non-academic responsibilities focused on the operation, maintenance, and output of the college's studio facilities. The successful candidate will be proficient in both instruction/student support and professional media production workflows. Reporting Structure Reports to: Head of Department (HOD), Media Science Key Responsibilities The duties are categorized into three main areas: Academic assistance, Studio Operations & Maintenance, and Event & Administrative Support. I. Academic Planning & Assistance ● Teaching/Instructional Support: Conduct practical classes, workshops, and lab sessions as required, focusing on media production equipment, software, and techniques (e.g., camera operation, lighting, audio recording, editing). ● Faculty Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical and logistical assistance to faculty members during lecture, theory, and practical classes. ● Student Project Support: Offer expert technical guidance, assistance, and resources to students undertaking academic projects, dissertations, and assignments related to media production. II. Studio Operations & Maintenance ● Equipment Management: Perform routine and preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of all Inspiria studio equipment, including cameras, audio gear, lighting systems, and computing hardware. Ensure all equipment is organized, inventoried, and in functional condition. ● Recording Support: Act as a key crew member (e.g., Camera Operator, Audio Engineer, Lighting Assistant) to assist with video shooting and audio recording sessions for college-related content. ● Post-Production: Execute the complete post-production workflow for college content, including major outputs like Inspiria TV. ● Specialized Content Production: Execute video shoot and post-production for various specialized formats, including Podcasts, talk shows, Demo classes, Webinars, and other institutional content. III. Event & Administrative Support ● Event Coverage: Actively assist the video coverage team by shooting and/or editing content for events held both inside and outside of the college campus. ● Documentation/Admin: Generate and manage certificates for various departments as needed. Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skill Set ● Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Film Production, or a related field. ● Technical Proficiency: Mandatory and high proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically: ○ Adobe Photoshop ○ Adobe Lightroom ○ Adobe Premiere Pro ○ Adobe After Effects,etc., ○ DaVinci Resolve (or equivalent professional video/color grading software) ● Practical Experience: Proven experience in operating professional video/DSLR cameras, audio recording devices, and studio lighting setups. ● Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Requirements Technical Proficiency: Mandatory and high proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically: ○ Adobe Photoshop ○ Adobe Light-room ○ Adobe Premiere Pro ○ Adobe After Effects,etc., ○ DaVinci Resolve Good Communication skills