Studio Operator/ Technician- Nakuru Campus

Qualification

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Journalism, mass media and related fields
• Specialization in electronic media or broadcast journalism of media production
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Diploma in Journalism, mass media and related fields 
• Specialization in electronic media 0r broadcast journalism or media production
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to to: Campus Registrar, AFM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in the day-to-day activities in the journalism studios and laboratories.
• Setting up, testing and operating equipment to suit any audio-visual production.
• Guiding students in their practical undertakings.
• Providing technical support during outdoor recording.
• Operate equipment to mix, combine and edit audio-visual productions.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the internet in the studio and laboratory.
• Monitoring the quality of productions for students’ projects and for broadcast.
• Recording and directing productions during events.
• Explore new ICT tools for maximizing effectiveness of the studio activities.
• Overseeing repair of studio equipment.
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing studio equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance of all studio equipment including networking.
• Regular supervision and maintenance of computer and related accessories.
• Maintaining studio inventory.
• Supervising students’ practical sessions.
• Participating in maintaining the general safety of the studio
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.