Broadcast Media Student Technician - Roxbury Community College

Department: Broadcast Media Technology / Media Arts

Position Title: Broadcast Media Student Technician

Position Level: Level II - Intermediate

Developmental Focus: Apply & Contribute

Wage Tier: Level II

Primary Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 6 - Liberal Arts, Communications & Creative Industries

Secondary Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 2 - Technology, Engineering & Smart Buildings

Placement Type: Federal Work-Study

Number of Positions: 3

Location: On Campus - Media Arts Building, Room 1-001a, and approved campus A/V assignments

Maximum Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Term: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Supervisor: Professor Justin A. Petty

Position Summary

The Broadcast Media Student Technician is an intermediate-level, field-specific student employment position supporting Broadcast Media Technology with campus audiovisual operations, Media Lab support, and television facility operations.

Federal Work-Study Responsibilities

• Organize, label, inventory, and prepare approved media equipment and supplies for on-campus instructional use.
• Assist with basic studio, classroom, and equipment setup and breakdown under faculty/staff direction.
• Maintain equipment checkout, return, and condition records.
• Perform basic, supervisor-approved equipment checks and report technical problems to professional staff.
• Organize media files, production forms, and instructional materials as assigned.
• Do not independently direct productions, authorize equipment use, perform unsupervised specialized technical work, or assume instructional responsibilities.

Federal Work-Study Eligibility

• Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Have an active Federal Work-Study award and sufficient remaining FWS eligibility before beginning work.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with institutional and financial-aid requirements.
• Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled RCC student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Broadcast Media Technology major.
• Good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Relevant coursework or familiarity with broadcast media, audiovisual technology, media production, or related equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and able to follow technical instructions.

Federal Work-Study Compliance Notes

• This FWS assignment is part-time, on-campus student employment and is contingent upon continued Federal Work-Study eligibility and available award funding.
• FWS students may perform only the duties identified for the FWS assignment and approved by the supervisor; Learn & Earn responsibilities are not interchangeable with FWS duties.
• Students and supervisors are responsible for monitoring scheduled hours so the student does not exceed the approved FWS award or institutional work-hour limits.
• Timesheets must accurately reflect hours actually worked and be approved by the designated supervisor through the College's approved timekeeping process.

Student Learning & Professional Development Outcomes

• Apply Broadcast Media Technology coursework in a professional campus environment.
• Develop hands-on audiovisual and broadcast-media equipment experience.
• Build technical-support, equipment-care, troubleshooting, and lab-operations skills.
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, reliability, and professional accountability.

Funding & Scheduling Structure

Three Broadcast Media Student Technician placements are authorized through Federal Work-Study for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Assignments are on campus and scheduled around academic commitments and department needs. Students may work no more than 18.5 hours per week.

Supervision & Performance

The Broadcast Media Student Technician reports to Professor Justin A. Petty and works under the direction of Broadcast Media Technology staff. Students receive role-specific technical training, regular supervision, feedback, and professional-development opportunities.

Advancement

Strong performers may become candidates for future advanced broadcast media, audiovisual production, television, media-lab, event-technology, or technical project positions when available.