Lab Assistant(Mass Communication)
Overview
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The Lab Assistant \- Academic Planning & Assistance is a vital, dual\-role position combining
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academic support within the studio/media production field with non\-academic
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responsibilities focused on the operation, maintenance, and output of the college's studio
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facilities. The successful candidate will be proficient in both instruction/student support and
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professional media production workflows.
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Reporting Structure
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Reports to: Head of Department (HOD), Media Science
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Key Responsibilities
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The duties are categorized into three main areas: Academic assistance, Studio Operations &
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Maintenance, and Event & Administrative Support.
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I. Academic Planning & Assistance
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● Teaching/Instructional Support: Conduct practical classes, workshops, and lab
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sessions as required, focusing on media production equipment, software, and
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techniques (e.g., camera operation, lighting, audio recording, editing).
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● Faculty Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical and logistical assistance to
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faculty members during lecture, theory, and practical classes.
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● Student Project Support: Offer expert technical guidance, assistance, and
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resources to students undertaking academic projects, dissertations, and assignments
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related to media production.
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II. Studio Operations & Maintenance
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● Equipment Management: Perform routine and preventative maintenance, calibration,
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and troubleshooting of all Inspiria studio equipment, including cameras, audio gear,
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lighting systems, and computing hardware. Ensure all equipment is organized,
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inventoried, and in functional condition.
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● Recording Support: Act as a key crew member (e.g., Camera Operator, Audio
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Engineer, Lighting Assistant) to assist with video shooting and audio recording sessions
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for college\-related content.
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● Post\-Production: Execute the complete post\-production workflow for college
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content, including major outputs like Inspiria TV.
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● Specialized Content Production: Execute video shoot and post\-production for
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various specialized formats, including Podcasts, talk shows, Demo classes,
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Webinars, and other institutional content.
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III. Event & Administrative Support
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● Event Coverage: Actively assist the video coverage team by shooting and/or editing
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content for events held both inside and outside of the college campus.
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● Documentation/Admin: Generate and manage certificates for various departments as
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needed.
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Requirements<\/h3>
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Requirements<\/h3>Essential Qualifications & Skill Set
<\/div>● Educational Background: A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mass Communication, Media
<\/div>Studies, Film Production, or a related field.
<\/div>● Technical Proficiency: Mandatory and high proficiency in the Adobe Creative
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<\/div>○ Adobe Photoshop
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<\/div>○ Adobe After Effects,etc.,
<\/div>○ DaVinci Resolve (or equivalent professional video/color grading software)
<\/div>● Practical Experience: Proven experience in operating professional video/DSLR
<\/div>cameras, audio recording devices, and studio lighting setups.
<\/div>● Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication
<\/div>skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
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● Educational Background: A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mass Communication, Media
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Studies, Film Production, or a related field.
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● Technical Proficiency: Mandatory and high proficiency in the Adobe Creative
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Cloud suite, specifically:
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○ Adobe Photoshop
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○ Adobe Lightroom
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○ Adobe Premiere Pro
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○ Adobe After Effects,etc.,
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○ DaVinci Resolve (or equivalent professional video/color grading software)
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● Practical Experience: Proven experience in operating professional video/DSLR
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cameras, audio recording devices, and studio lighting setups.
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● Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication
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skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
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