Studio Technician – Digital Media

KCA University (KCAU) is an institution founded in 1989, located in Nairobi, Kenya, offering various academic programs.

The Studio Technician for Digital Media is tasked with ensuring the seamless technical operation, upkeep, and management of all studio facilities and associated equipment. This position offers vital practical assistance for media projects undertaken by both students and faculty, serving as a primary point of contact for technical instruction, post-production workflows, and general administrative support. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise, a solid academic background, an eye for design, and a dedication to nurturing emerging media professionals.

1. Oversee the daily setup, operation, and strike of technical equipment for studio productions, including television news, interviews, podcasts, and multi-camera broadcasts.
2. Operate and maintain professional media equipment, including studio and field cameras (4K/HD), video switchers, audio mixing consoles, lighting grids, teleprompters, and streaming encoders.
3. Perform routine preventative maintenance, diagnose technical faults, and coordinate repairs for all studio and field production gear.
4. Manage the department’s equipment inventory, including the check-out/check-in process for cameras, microphones, lighting kits, and editing workstations.
5. Ensure all studio spaces and control rooms are calibrated, organized, and meet industry standards for production quality and safety.
6. Provide advanced support and instruction in non-linear editing (NLE) software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
7. Assist students and faculty with motion graphics creation, visual effects, and color grading using software such as Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.
8. 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.
9. Manage and maintain post-production workflows, including media asset organization, transcoding, and archiving.
10. Provide direct technical instruction and hands-on training to students on the proper and safe use of all studio, field, and post-production equipment.
11. Assist students during scheduled lab sessions and independent project work.
12. Develop and update clear, accessible documentation, tutorials, and standard operating procedures for equipment and software.
13. Provide administrative support to department staff and students, including scheduling studio time, managing equipment loans, and assisting with procurement.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Production, Communications, Broadcasting, or a related field from a recognized/accredited institution.
2. 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.
3. Proven proficiency with technical skills on studio production equipment, including multi-camera setups, video switchers (e.g., TriCaster, Ross), and audio mixers.
4. Demonstrated skill in graphic design and layout, motion graphics, and visual effects software.
5. Proven industry experience in creating digital media works.
6. A demo/portfolio showing previous work in media and journalism, and credits for current or completed and exhibited works, will be an added advantage.
7. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and creative concepts to a diverse audience.