Media Technician (Short Term Temp)

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate and provide technical assistance in the operation, maintenance and distribution of audio-visual equipment and materials; operate a campus satellite receiving system; produce videotapes for instructional and promotional purposes.

Representative Duties

Provide assistance to equipment users in the proper operation of a variety of college media equipment including instructional computers, projectors and VCR's; set-up media equipment for a variety of events.

Answer questions and provide information to faculty and staff regarding the college audio-visual services, equipment and medial library; promote the availability of media materials and services.

Videotape college events, programs and classroom activities; produce, edit and duplicate tapes; duplicate instructional cassette tapes; repair damaged tapes.

Provide specifications for the acquisition and replacement of audio-visual equipment; recommend expenditures; follow-up with vendors regarding new equipment training and parts and materials.

Research and locate sources for media software; communicate with vendors; create and maintain media software catalog; recommend selections for purchase; receive, inspect and verify deliveries.

Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment and materials; record the daily use of equipment and tapes; produce statistical reports regarding equipment usage.

Operate college satellite receiving system; disseminate information on teleconferencing and distance education opportunities; set-up satellite system and programming for downlinking; provide satellite downlinking statistics for college use; promote programs available on campus.

Assist in the operations of the Library Media Center; maintain and troubleshoot library equipment; coordinate maintenance services.

Schedule classes in the Library Media Center; create and update class calendar.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer.

Participate in the selection and training of student assistants as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree with course work in communications, media or a related field and three years of experience in audio-visual services, equipment and technology.