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IT Administrator

🇺🇸 New York, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K - $85K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 3rd, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

New York University is hiring an IT Administrator. The role requires managing the full lifecycle of post-production hardware and software supporting editing workstations, including deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting across PC and Mac platforms for the Department of Film & Television. The IT Administrator will also provide technical support, training, and ensure compliance with organizational IT policies.

Highlights
  • Manage and support post-production systems including installation, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
  • Administer post-production servers, tools, and services for video editing environments.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues related to editing software such as Premiere Pro, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, and After Effects.
  • Provide user training, documentation, and technical support while developing knowledge base articles.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise change management policies and NYU IT standards.
  • Proficient in Bash, Powershell, Python scripting, and experience with Workspace ONE and MDM/UEM tools.
  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in film and television production and 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Salary range from $77,000 to $85,250 annually, base pay only.
  • Experience managing post-production PC and Mac systems configured for editing software is preferred.
  • Work within the Tisch School of the Arts, specifically supporting the Film & Television department.

IT Administrator Full Description

Position Summary: Provide technical support for the design, development, installation, and maintenance of post-production hardware and software supporting editing workstations in a complex computing environment for the Department of Film & Television, TSOA. Manage the full lifecycle of post-production systems across PC and Mac platforms, including research, testing, procurement, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning. Deploy and administer post-production servers, tools, and services that support video editing and workstation management. Configure, provision, and maintain hardware and software across all editing environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex post-production issues related to editing software, picture, sound, and visual effects, collaborating with service desk teams as needed. Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to users, and contribute to knowledge management through the development of knowledge base articles. Ensure all system changes comply with enterprise change management policies and support organizational standards by utilizing reporting tools and maintaining adherence to NYU IT compliance requirements.

Qualifications: Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in film and television production.

Required Experience:
2+ years in film and television production including experience editing with Premiere Pro, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, After Effects, Workspace ONE, & Bash scripting.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to provide technical leadership and management of complex projects. Programming or scripting proficiency in Bash, Powershell and Python. Experience with Workspace ONE & MDM/UEM tools. Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Management of Post-production PC and Mac computers configured for editing including Premiere Pro, Avid, Davinci Resolve, Pro Tools, After Effects, related plugins, and special effects applications.

Additional Information: In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $85,250.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.