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Technical Assistant / Demonstrator - Video

MIT ADT UniversityMaharashtraIndiaPosted 13 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your extensive video production expertise within a prestigious academic environment, contributing directly to student success and cutting-edge film education. You'll thrive if you possess strong technical skills in NLE software, transcoding, and hardware maintenance, and are eager to guide and mentor aspiring filmmakers. This is an excellent chance to advance your career within a renowned institution and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

  • Position: Technical Assistant - Video (With 5+ yrs of Experience)
  • Department: Technical & Film Production Support
  • Institute: MIT School of Film & Television
  • Education: Graduate or Master's degree
  • Experience: Combined technical and creative video expertise


Immediate Joiner will be preferred


We are seeking a skilled and proactive 'Technical Assistant / Demonstrator - Video' to support our film school's technical operations and student projects.


Key Responsibilities

Student & Project Support

  • Guide students through post-production workflows.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during student exercises.
  • Support practical classroom video demonstrations.
  • Maintain creative and technical standard alignment.


Video Editing & Application Management

  • Manage non-linear editing (NLE) software systems.
  • Oversee Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or Avid.
  • Assist with multi-cam setups and sync pipelines.
  • Provide basic software troubleshooting for users.


Transcoding & Asset Management

  • Execute video transcoding across diverse formats.
  • Manage codecs, bitrates, and file containers.
  • Optimize media files for editing performance.
  • Oversee archiving and digital asset ingestion.


Hardware & Studio Maintenance

  • Maintain post-production workstations and hardware peripherals.
  • Calibrate video monitors and color-grading suites.
  • Manage local storage, shared networks, and servers.
  • Report equipment faults to IT infrastructure teams.


Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Graduate or Master's degree in Video, Media, or IT.
  • Portfolio demonstrating creative post-production work.


Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Premiere, DaVinci, or Avid.
  • Deep knowledge of ProRes, H.264, and DNxHR.
  • Understanding of storage systems like NAS or SAN.
  • Mastery of frame rates, resolutions, and aspect ratios.


Soft Skills

  • Strong patience for mentoring student filmmakers.
  • Clear communication skills for technical concepts.
  • Problem-solving mindset under tight production deadlines.


How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their updated CVs to with Subject line: Application for Technical Assistant / Demonstrator - Video

Skills

Linear

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