Creative Technical Demonstrator
at University of Salford·On-site·Salford
- Salary
- £30,986 – £33,662
- Location
- Salford, On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Midweight
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We have an exciting opportunity within the team for a Creative Technical Demonstrator in Journalism. We are looking for an individual who has experience in the TV News or Sports industry and who is comfortable demonstrating the technology to others.
As a key player, your exceptional teamwork skills will come into play daily, and at the same time we will give you the autonomy to go off and make your own decisions. Responsibilities will include delivering technical tuition to students in areas such as video and audio editing, supporting students' coverage of local sports in live studio-based and outside broadcasts, and maintaining the specialist Journalism TV and Radio Studio spaces.
What you'll be doing
- Providing advice and support to customers regarding the use of the Journalism facilities
- Demonstrating the correct methods and techniques for a range of specialist equipment relating to the subject area, to both staff and students, either on a one-to-one ad hoc basis or within scheduled groups
- Ensuring the provision of excellent, relevant and timely customer service to all customers, both internal and external
- Liaising as necessary with external clients and suppliers to solve technical issues and to provide an effective, customer-driven service
- Providing advice and support with developing our facilities and equipment in line with current market trends
What we're looking for
- Experience in the TV News or Sports industry
- Comfortable demonstrating video, audio and studio technology to others
- Exceptional teamwork skills, plus the confidence to work autonomously and make your own decisions
What's on offer
- £30,986 – £33,662
- Full-time, permanent contract
- An excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days' leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more
- A comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Wellbeing support, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships
- A real sense of belonging – we value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences
How to apply
Apply online via the University of Salford careers site using the "Apply Now" button. This opportunity may close early depending on candidate volumes.
For more information or an informal chat, contact Rob Porter, Creative Technical Demonstrator, at [email protected].
About University of Salford
Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities. At Salford, you'll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.
We're one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the North West. Our £55 million New Adelphi flagship building offers a diverse range of spaces and equipment to suit all creative requirements, and we also have a campus at MediaCity – an international media hub with neighbours such as the BBC and ITV. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.