Job particulars
- Job title
- Studio Technician – Digital Media
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Journalism
- Level
- Entry
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Posted
- 19 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the daily setup, operation, and strike of technical equipment for studio productions, including television news, interviews, podcasts, and multi-camera broadcasts.
- Operate and maintain professional media equipment, including studio and field cameras (4K/HD), video switchers, audio mixing consoles, lighting grids, teleprompters, and streaming encoders.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance, diagnose technical faults, and coordinate repairs for all studio and field production gear.
- Manage the department’s equipment inventory, including the check-out/check-in process for cameras, microphones, lighting kits, and editing workstations.
- Ensure all studio spaces and control rooms are calibrated, organised, and meet industry standards for production quality and safety.
- Provide advanced support and instruction in non-linear editing (NLE) software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
- Assist students and faculty with motion graphics creation, visual effects, and colour grading using software such as Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.
- Guide users in graphic design principles for print and digital media to create compelling layouts, infographics, and marketing materials for departmental projects and student publications.
- Manage and maintain post-production workflows, including media asset organisation, transcoding, and archiving.
- Provide direct technical instruction and hands-on training to students on the proper and safe use of all studio, field, and post-production equipment.
- Assist students during scheduled lab sessions and independent project work.
- Develop and update clear, accessible documentation, tutorials, and standard operating procedures for equipment and software.
- Provide administrative support to department staff and students, including scheduling studio time, managing equipment loans, and assisting with procurement.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Production, Communications, Broadcasting or a related field from a recognised/accredited institution.
- At least one (1) year of relevant working experience in a broadcast television, media production, or academic studio environment in a University or comparable Institution.
- Proven proficiency with technical skills on studio production equipment, including multi-camera setups, video switchers (e. g., TriCaster, Ross), and audio mixers.
- Demonstrated skill in graphic design and layout, motion graphics, and visual effects software.
- Proven Industry experience in creating digital media works.
- A demo/portfolio showing previous work in media and journalism, and credits for current or completed and exhibited works, will be an added advantage.
- Other Skills And Competencies.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and creative concepts to a diverse audience.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by project production schedules.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services