Lab Assistant

Overview
The Lab Assistant - Academic Planning & Assistance is a vital, dual-role position combiningacademic support within the studio/media production field with non-academicresponsibilities focused on the operation, maintenance, and output of the college's studiofacilities. The successful candidate will be proficient in both instruction/student support andprofessional media production workflows.Reporting StructureReports to: Head of Department (HOD), Media ScienceKey ResponsibilitiesThe 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 labsessions as required, focusing on media production equipment, software, andtechniques (e.g., camera operation, lighting, audio recording, editing).● Faculty Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical and logistical assistance tofaculty members during lecture, theory, and practical classes.● Student Project Support: Offer expert technical guidance, assistance, andresources to students undertaking academic projects, dissertations, and assignmentsrelated 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, AudioEngineer, Lighting Assistant) to assist with video shooting and audio recording sessionsfor college-related content.● Post-Production: Execute the complete post-production workflow for collegecontent, including major outputs like Inspiria TV.● Specialized Content Production: Execute video shoot and post-production forvarious 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 editingcontent for events held both inside and outside of the college campus.● Documentation/Admin: Generate and manage certificates for various departments asneeded.RequirementsEssential Qualifications & Skill Set● Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, MediaStudies, Film Production, or a related field.● Technical Proficiency: Mandatory and high proficiency in the Adobe CreativeCloud 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/DSLRcameras, audio recording devices, and studio lighting setups.● Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communicationskills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.