Temporary Facility Tech Post Production
About The Position
Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop. Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a(an) TEMPORARY FACILITY TECHNICIAN – POST PRODUCTION. POSITION SUMMARY Working under the direct supervision of the Post Production Manager in tandem with delegation of ad hoc duties and responsibilities by the Post Production Coordinator, the Facility Technician provides assistance with the day-to-day operation of the Post Production facilities including oversight and training of student workers, assisting students with software and post production work flow issues (problem resolution - troubleshooting), and facilitating student and faculty projects requiring use of facility resources. This is a union part-time temporary position through the Spring semester.
Requirements
- B.A. in a film production related discipline.
- Experience in a professional or higher education related equipment facility.
- Familiarity with digital video workflows, including XDCAM, P2, and Red, along with an advanced working knowledge of Avid editing systems, Final Cut Studio, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Demonstrates a solutions-based approach to problem solving.
- High attention to detail, proactive attitude, and ingenuity and creativity.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written to express thoughts and ideas effectively to others through a variety of media.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information.
- Ability to maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and adherence to office protocols and college policies and procedures.
- A motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and conscientious about getting the job done quickly.
- Ability to interact with faculty, staff and students, individually and in class settings with standards of collegiality and responsibility.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule (including early morning, evening, and occasional week-end hours).
Responsibilities
- Open and/or close facilities when needed.
- Assist in the training, assignment of projects, and oversight of student workers.
- Troubleshoot editing systems and workflow issues.
- Provide ad hoc classroom support including appropriate presentations, lectures and creating handouts.
- Schedule faculty and student reservations.
- Facilitate media traffic and related services.
- Enforce department policies and procedures as well as those specific to the facility.
- Assist in matters where student information may be involved.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and classroom areas.
- Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as required or assigned.
Benefits
- affordable health, dental and vision coverage
- flexible spending accounts
- commuter benefit program
- life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage
- paid and unpaid leave options
- work/life benefits
- educational assistance programs
- retirement and financial planning benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
