Lab Technician, School of Motion Pictures & Television

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, including producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, screenwriting, production design, and acting. Academy of Art University is looking for a Lab Technician, School of Motion Pictures & Television to join their prestigious Motion Pictures and Television Department. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining and securing video and audio editing equipment. You will also be responsible for assisting students, faculty, and staff in solving technical problems. Requirements: Candidates must have at least 1-2 years’ work experience with the following programs: AVID (required) Premiere (required) ProTools (preferred) After Effects (preferred) Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software on Macintosh and OS X Must have a working knowledge of video editing, pro analog and DV decks, audio mixers, and applications What an Academic Support Technician Will Do Each Day: Provide quality customer service to all students and faculty Answer questions regarding resource allocation, use and returns Quickly help to resolve matters that directly impact the work of students in a shop or computer lab environment Support with inventory management and quality control Assist, as needed, with software and hardware updates or machinery repairs Ensure best practices are followed for respective work locations What You Will Need to Bring to the Team: A positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset to successfully troubleshoot a variety of technical matters Strong time management and organizational skill sets that enable you to support a number of individuals effectively and quickly A passion for art and design and at least two years of related professional work experience Knowledge of PCs and Macs is highly preferred. Respective software program and / or tool shop knowledge is necessary. Benefits Academy of Art University offers medical benefits for Technicians that work on a full-time basis. Part-time and full-time Technicians may also attend one tuition-free undergraduate class per semester. Part-time and full-time Technicians also accrue paid sick leave, may enroll for a tax-free commuter program and a 401k program. We also have a swimming pool with multiple lanes, two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the term. Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Manager by calling 415-274-2222. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.