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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge & Abilities:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Audio visual equipment and modern media materials
• Functions, operations and maintenance of a school library and library media center
• Principles and practices of videotape production
• Principles and practices of satellite broadcasting and reception
• Methods and procedures of audio-visual equipment operation
• Functions, operations and maintenance of a school library
• Record-keeping techniques
• Plan and schedule work
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
• Technical aspects of field of specialty
• Oral and written communication skills
• Inventory methods and practices
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software
• Basic math
• Training and providing work direction to others
• ABILITY TO: Assist in the operation and maintenance of a District library media center
• Operate, adjust, service and circulate audio-visual equipment and media materials
• Produce videotape programs including taping, dubbing and editing programs
• Maintain equipment inventory records
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Operate office machines including a computer
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Train and provide work direction to others

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Kern Community College District is Steven Rosales.