What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Specialist position at Kern Community College District?
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of technical tasks involving the operation of audio-visual and distance education equipment and facilities; conceptualize and produce videotapes for instructional use; coordinate and participate in the distribution of audio-visual and distance education equipment and materials at a college campus; assist in the support of audio-visual and distance education needs District-wide.
Representative Duties
Perform a wide variety of technical tasks involving the operation of audio-visual and distance education equipment and facilities.
Set up distance education broadcast facilities for faculty prior to scheduled classes; troubleshoot equipment and technical problems; provide support during class presentations.
Operate distance education equipment including codecs, camera and room-control devices, sound systems, recording devices and peripheral equipment including document cameras and computers.
Operate and set up audio-visual equipment including VCR's, televisions, projectors, sound systems and cameras.
Videotape special events and programs; produce, edit and duplicate tapes; distribute tapes to appropriate staff; uses a variety of specialized software to edit videos and produce broadcast facility video projects including multi-media products.
Consult with faculty and staff District-wide on audio-visual or distance education issues; assist faculty and staff with the production of video or audio-visual materials for use in instruction; troubleshoot classroom equipment and provide support to faculty.
Assist in the direction and production of media and programs for educational television; operate and adjust cameras; adjust studio and field lighting as required; participate in studio set design process.
Coordinate, distribute and collect audio-visual equipment; locate audio-visual materials for faculty and staff use; assist in the transport of equipment; set up equipment as needed.
Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment and materials; clean audio-visual equipment on a routine basis; repair tapes; coordinate major repair work with maintenance staff; maintain related records.
Receive, verify and inspect audio-visual materials received with purchase orders; forward purchase orders and materials to appropriate departments.
Assist in the operations of the master control room; maintain broadcast log.
Participate in training faculty and staff in the proper use of audio-visual and distance education equipment as required.
May serve as digital field photographer and operates professional digital still camera.
May operate quad copter (drone) to capture aerial video and still photos of special events
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree with course work in media production and support or a related field and three years of experience in audio-visual services, distance education support or a related field.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
Salary
Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, CLASSIFIED TEMPORARY SHORT TERM, Range 43.5
$28.98 per hour
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 12/02/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following.
- Completed online application for employment
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (cover letter)
- List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
- Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and practices of video production.
Laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to television production and transmission.
Basic principles and practices of satellite broadcasting and reception.
Principles and practices of two-way interactive distance education.
Methods and procedures of audio-visual equipment operation.
Methods and procedures of distance education equipment operation.
Principles of the production and duplication of common audio-visual materials.
Educational media circulation and control.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Produce videotaped programs including taping, dubbing and editing programs.
Operate a variety of audio-visual equipment and related accessories.
Operate distance education and video studio equipment.
Maintain equipment inventory records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Assist faculty and staff in the proper operation of equipment and a distance education classroom.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection.
Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered to less than full-time and temporary employees.
For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our Benefits Website
Salary : $60,278
