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Film & Media Production Support/Academic Technology Specialist - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, GA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Emory University is hiring a Film & Media Production Support/Academic Technology Specialist. The role involves maintaining and supporting specialized A/V technology and computers in the production facility, managing reservations, providing training and workshops to students, and supporting the Film and Media Department's production curriculum.

Highlights
  • Maintain computers, software, and A/V technology in specialty production spaces.
  • Manage the reservation system for specialty spaces and communicate with students for access.
  • Provide soundstage training including safety, protocol, and specialized lighting operation (DMX/lighting board).
  • Advise students on proper and effective use of production equipment and develop camera and lighting workshops.
  • Maintain workshop schedules and provide evening student support hours.
  • Provide general building facilities support and back-up equipment room management.
  • Bachelor's degree in film or related field required.
  • Experience managing multiple projects, digital imaging hardware, post-production software, and student workers preferred.
  • Afternoon and evening availability required.
  • Work closely with Film and Media faculty and report to the Academic Department Administrator.

Film & Media Production Support/Academic Technology Specialist - Emory College of Arts and Sciences Full Description

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description:

This position supports and maintains the computers, software, and other specialized A/V technology in the production facility's specialty spaces, ensuring that it is functional and updated.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintains the reservation system for the specialty spaces identified above, communicating with students and ensuring access during operating hours.
  • Provides soundstage training to students, including safety, protocol, and specialized lighting operation (DMX/lighting board).
  • Advises students in the responsible and effective use of the department's production equipment, including Developing camera and lighting workshops in tandem with the introductory and upper-level production courses.
  • Maintaining a workshop schedule for individual students in the evenings.
  • Provides general building facilities support, including maintaining afternoon and evening drop-in hours for student access, and providing back-up for the equipment room manager.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in film or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and assets.
  • Experience with various digital imaging hardware and post-production software.
  • Experience managing employees, preferably student workers.
  • Afternoon and Evening availability required

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: 

  • The Emory Department of Film and Media seeks a part-time Production Support/Academic Technology Specialist to support and maintain our new Production facility (scheduled to open in January 2026).
  • This position will maintain technology in the Post-Production Lab, Post-Production Suite, ADR Booth, and Production Soundstage that supports the teaching and learning mission of the Film and Media Department production curriculum.
  • This hire will work closely with the Film and Media Production faculty and directly report to the Film and Media Department Academic Department Administrator.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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