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Studio Technician at Mount Kenya University

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NAIROBI  

Published On: 14th, August 2023

Closes on: 14th, August 2023

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Job Summary

  • Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
  •  In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of Studio Technician

Responsibilities:

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in the day-to-day activities in the journalism studios and laboratories.
    • Setting up, testing and operating equipment to suit any audio-visual production.
    • Guiding students in their practical undertakings.
    • Providing technical support during outdoor recording.
    • Operate equipment to mix, combine and edit audio-visual productions.
    • Ensure smooth functioning of the internet in the studio and laboratory.
    • Monitoring the quality of productions for students’ projects and for broadcast.
    • Recording and directing productions during events.
    • Explore new ICT tools for maximizing effectiveness of the studio activities.
    • Servicing, maintaining, and repairing studio equipment.
    • Perform preventive maintenance of all studio equipment including networking.
    • Regular supervision and maintenance of computer and related accessories.
    • Maintaining studio inventory.
    • Supervising students’ practical sessions.
    • Participating in maintaining the general safety of the studio
    • Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Requirements:

    Qualification
    Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

    • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in Journalism, mass media and related fields
    • Specialization in electronic media or broadcast journalism of media production
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

    OR

    • Diploma in Journalism, mass media and related fields 
    • Specialization in electronic media or broadcast journalism or media production
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

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Josephine Mbithe

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