Lab Assistant(Mass Communication)

Overview

The Lab Assistant - Academic Planning & Assistance is a vital, dual-role position combining

academic support within the studio/media production field with non-academic

responsibilities focused on the operation, maintenance, and output of the college's studio

facilities. The successful candidate will be proficient in both instruction/student support and

professional media production workflows.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Head of Department (HOD), Media Science

Key Responsibilities

The duties are categorized into three main areas: Academic assistance, Studio Operations &

Maintenance, and Event & Administrative Support.

I. Academic Planning & Assistance

• Teaching/Instructional Support: Conduct practical classes, workshops, and lab

sessions as required, focusing on media production equipment, software, and

techniques (e.g., camera operation, lighting, audio recording, editing).

• Faculty Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical and logistical assistance to

faculty members during lecture, theory, and practical classes.

• Student Project Support: Offer expert technical guidance, assistance, and

resources to students undertaking academic projects, dissertations, and assignments

related to media production.

II. Studio Operations & Maintenance

• Equipment Management: Perform routine and preventative maintenance, calibration,

and troubleshooting of all Inspiria studio equipment, including cameras, audio gear,

lighting systems, and computing hardware. Ensure all equipment is organized,

inventoried, and in functional condition.

• Recording Support: Act as a key crew member (e.g., Camera Operator, Audio

Engineer, Lighting Assistant) to assist with video shooting and audio recording sessions

for college-related content.

• Post-Production: Execute the complete post-production workflow for college

content, including major outputs like Inspiria TV.

• Specialized Content Production: Execute video shoot and post-production for

various specialized formats, including Podcasts, talk shows, Demo classes,

Webinars, and other institutional content.

III. Event & Administrative Support

• Event Coverage: Actively assist the video coverage team by shooting and/or editing

content for events held both inside and outside of the college campus.

• Documentation/Admin: Generate and manage certificates for various departments as

needed.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Skill Set

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Media

Studies, Film Production, or a related field.

• Technical Proficiency: Mandatory and high proficiency in the Adobe Creative

Cloud suite, specifically:

○ Adobe Photoshop

○ Adobe Lightroom

○ Adobe Premiere Pro

○ Adobe After Effects,etc.,

○ DaVinci Resolve (or equivalent professional video/color grading software)

• Practical Experience: Proven experience in operating professional video/DSLR

cameras, audio recording devices, and studio lighting setups.

• Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication

skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.