Production & Broadcast Technical Specialist, QAtar

10 hours ago

Doha, Qatar Northwestern University Full time

**Department**:NUQ Production & Digital Media
**Salary/Grade**:ITS/75

The Production & Broadcast Technical Support Specialist at Northwestern Qatar (NU-Q) will install, operate, repair and maintain complex media systems, including photography, digital cinema, TV broadcast, and multi-media productions. In addition, the Production & Broadcast Technical Support Specialist will train faculty and students in using such facilities. Also, provide close mentoring and instruction to the students in using technology to complete their course assignments. Work schedules will be flexible and may require evening and/or weekend hours.
Reporting to the Manager of Production Facilities, the Production & Broadcast Technical Support Specialist will also work with NU-Q's information technology staff as directed by the Manager of Production Facilities to identify, install, and maintain appropriate equipment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assists in the day-to-day operation of NU-Q media production facilities, including still photography, digital cinema, both studio and field lighting and grip equipment, radio, TV and news productions, as well as performing diagnostic functions, implementing maintenance actions and installation of the equipment.
- Supporting NU-Q faculty in the preparation of course material and/or technology requirements of classes when requested.
- Provide support for production software used by faculty and students, including Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, Cinema4D and other software for audio, video, print, and multi-media production.
- Provides ongoing training and orientation to faculty, students, and staff for all media production facilities, including individual training sessions as needed for faculty, students, and guest lecturers.
- Provide support for audio-video equipment, including cameras, digital acquisition (Canon C100/C300, Sony, Arri, RED and other DSLRs), video servers, monitors, conversion devices, switchers, grip and distribution equipment.
- Leads the evaluation of new technologies for use in NU-Q and their applicability to the market and NU-Q programs. Provides recommendations regarding new technologies and their integration into NU-Q programs.
- Maintains awareness of evolving media technologies through professional publications, outside contacts, and ongoing professional development. Provides recommendations regarding new technologies and their integration into the NU-Q programs.
- Provide direct guidance to the Media Production Training and Support Specialist and Equipment Assistant regarding day-to-day duties, preventative maintenance schedules and use of technologies.
- Provide assessment of damaged equipment, provide information on possible repair or replacements costs and coordinate repairs or replacements.
- Other related duties as required or assigned.

**required knowledge, skills, and abilities**:

- A Bachelor's degree in production, media technology, or a comparable field and significant computerized production experience or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
- 1-3 years related professional experience in the media industry, with hands-on experience.
- Previous teaching experience in either a formal or in-house environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to lift/move and install equipment up to 20kg (approx. 44.0 lbs), including cameras, lighting, and editing CPUs when necessary.
- Ability to maintain respectful and effective working relationships with various parties throughout the University's community.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to take the initiative and work independently.
- Demonstrated knowledge of editing software in a Macintosh environment (Adobe).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mac OS X.
- Ability to work closely with students and student employees.

**preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities**:

- 4-6 years of experience working in a media production environment, either producing or training and teaching.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of media production and software in a Macintosh environment (Final Cut Studio, Adobe Creative Suites)
- Ability to prepare documents, white papers and teaching resources on basic and advanced use of media technologies for University faculty members, staff and students.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Network technologies to analyse IT and AV /media system problems under pressure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of web design and Flash programming.
- The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today._

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