Studio Technician – Digital Media

Studio Technician – Digital Media

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 1 year
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Engineering / Technical , Media Production and Entertainment

Job Objective

• The Studio Technician-Digital Media will be responsible for the technical operation, maintenance, and management of all studio facilities and equipment. This role provides essential hands-on support for student and faculty media projects and serves as a primary resource for technical training, post-production, and administrative assistance. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled professional with a strong academic background, a keen eye for design, and a passion for fostering the next generation of media creators.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily setup, operation, and strike of technical equipment for studio productions, including television news, interviews, podcasts, and multi-camera broadcasts.
• Operate and maintain professional media equipment, including studio and field cameras (4K/HD), video switchers, audio mixing consoles, lighting grids, teleprompters, and streaming encoders.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, diagnose technical faults, and coordinate repairs for all studio and field production gear.
• Manage the department’s equipment inventory, including the check-out/check-in process for cameras, microphones, lighting kits, and editing workstations.
• Ensure all studio spaces and control rooms are calibrated, organised, and meet industry standards for production quality and safety.
• Provide advanced support and instruction in non-linear editing (NLE) software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
• Assist students and faculty with motion graphics creation, visual effects, and colour grading using software such as Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.
• Guide users in graphic design principles for print and digital media to create compelling layouts, infographics, and marketing materials for departmental projects and student publications.
• Manage and maintain post-production workflows, including media asset organisation, transcoding, and archiving.
• Provide direct technical instruction and hands-on training to students on the proper and safe use of all studio, field, and post-production equipment.
• Assist students during scheduled lab sessions and independent project work.
• Develop and update clear, accessible documentation, tutorials, and standard operating procedures for equipment and software.
• Provide administrative support to department staff and students, including scheduling studio time, managing equipment loans, and assisting with procurement.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Production, Communications, Broadcasting or a related field from a recognised/accredited institution.
• At least one (1) year of relevant working experience in a broadcast television, media production, or academic studio environment in a University or comparable Institution.
• Proven proficiency with technical skills on studio production equipment, including multi-camera setups, video switchers (e.g., TriCaster, Ross), and audio mixers.
• Demonstrated skill in graphic design and layout, motion graphics, and visual effects software.
• Proven Industry experience in creating digital media works.
• A demo/portfolio showing previous work in media and journalism, and credits for current or completed and exhibited works, will be an added advantage.

Other

Skills

• And Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and creative concepts to a diverse audience.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by project production schedules.

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