# Studio Technician – Digital Media Job KCAU Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/studio-technician-digital-media-job-kcau Company: KCAU Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-19 Expires: 2026-12-03 ## Job Description Media Jobs, KCA University Jobs. Responsible for setting up and maintaining studio equipment, operating cameras and audio systems and ensuring quality recording and editing workflows. Requires a Certificate or Diploma in Digital Media, Film Production, Broadcasting, or a related field, with at least 1–2 years of studio or media production experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi 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. ### Key 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 - 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. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.