Media Technician

Eastern Connecticut State University, the state’s public liberal arts university serving over 4000 students, offers a wide range of undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences and professional studies, as well as selected graduate programs. Located in historic Windham County in the heart of eastern Connecticut, the University is midway between New York City and Boston and only a short drive from Hartford, the state capital.

Department: Media Services

Position: Media Technician – Admin 2 Position

Position Description: Under the supervision of the Media Technology Manager, the Media Technician provides support for media-related services and operations in the Media Center.

• Provides technical support and maintenance of basic media equipment for the television studio and loaned equipment.
• Acts as liaison with vendors for media related repairs and installations.
• Assists in presentation system setups (multimedia classroom) and equipment operation related to multimedia projects.
• Assists in maintaining a refresh cycle and maintenance plan for campus multimedia classroom equipment.
• Supports media technologies including, but not limited to, SD-SDI and HD-SDI, embedded audio, IP video delivery, and shared video storage.
• Provides support for media and design related software.
• Assists with supporting analog and digital duplication technologies.
• Prepares logs and reports and maintains records as directed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications, media technology or other related field. Two years of experience in the operation and production of media center programs including equipment repair.

Respond to: Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information of three references via email to Kari Shaw, Search Committee Assistant, shawkar@easternct.edu. Please use “Media Services Technician – Admin 2 Position” as the subject line.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Vice President for Equity and Diversity, (860) 465-5112, colemanla@easternct.edu.