Student Media Technician

Applications are being accepted by the College Place School District for a Student Media Technician. The purpose of this role is to enhance our student's education and provide work experience to current students who are interested in media production. This role will be responsible for media production and live steaming of our fine arts performances. This assignment is being posted for College Place High School students at this time. The position is open until filled.

POSITION & BENEFITS:

Job Title: Student Media Technician

Reports to: Assigned Principal or Designee

Bargaining Group: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $16.66 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025

Benefits: N/A

Additional Benefits: N/A

Leave: N/A

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current College Place High School Student (age 16+)
• Successful completion of Media or Advanced Media OR other prior applicable experience or training

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background check through Washington State Patrol, as required by RCW 43.43.830.
• The individual must be an accomplished pianist with the ability to sight-read
• Ability to demonstrate that he/she is an accomplished pianist
• Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff members
• Ability to work with students with various levels of skills and abilities
• Must serve as a positive role model to students
• Must have the ability to drive to various school campuses
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Ability to communicate verbally and through email
• Should have basic musical theory knowledge

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

YouTube Channel and Event Setup

• Create and maintain the school's official YouTube channel for livestreaming.

• Schedule livestream events ahead of time and publish event links for sharing.

• Ensure each event has appropriate titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and tags.

• Monitor YouTube's livestream health and adjust settings for optimal quality (resolution, latency, etc.).

Audio-Visual Equipment Setup

• Set up and test microphones (wired and wireless) to capture stage audio, including vocals and instruments.

• Arrange and configure cameras for optimal visual coverage of the performance area.

• Position remote mics (e.g., boundary mics, shotgun mics) to suit the acoustics of the venue.

• Monitor sound levels and video feeds to prevent distortion or dropouts.

Livestream Production & Operation

• Operate broadcasting software or hardware (e.g., OBS Studio, ATEM switchers) to manage live feeds.

• Switch camera angles as needed during performances.

• Ensure stable internet connectivity and troubleshoot any livestream disruptions in real time.

• Monitor livestream on a secondary device to check viewer experience.

Equipment Care and Maintenance

• Inventory and store microphones, cameras, cables, and streaming hardware properly.

• Perform regular maintenance checks and keep firmware/software up to date.

• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate supervisor.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work with music directors, drama teachers, and school administrators to understand production needs for each event.

• Coordinate set-up times and rehearsal checks to avoid conflicts with performance schedules.

• Attend planning meetings as needed to support upcoming events.

Post-Production and Content Management

• Archive and organize recorded performances.

• Upload and manage public or unlisted versions of performances on YouTube if required.

• Add captions or basic editing as needed (intro/outro titles, trimming).

WORKING CONDITIONS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Generally, the job requires:
• ~ 5% lifting ~ 40 lbs.
• ~ 55% of the work day standing, reaching, bending, stooping, walking
• ~ 40% of the time working from a sitting position
• This job is performed under temperature variations consistent with indoor and outdoor temperatures.

(~) denotes approximation

NONDISCRIMINATION:

College Place School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression,

or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org;

Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org;(509) 525-4827,1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

El Distrito Escolar de College Place no discrimina en ning\u00fan programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo,religi\u00f3n, color, origen nacional, edad, condici\u00f3n de veterano o militar, orientaci\u00f3n sexual, expresi\u00f3n o identidad de g\u00e9nero,

discapacidad, o el uso de un perro gu\u00eda entrenado o animal de servicio, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender preguntas y quejas sobre presunta discriminaci\u00f3n:

T\u00edtulo IX y Acoso, Intimidaci\u00f3n y Hostigamiento (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org

Derechos Civiles y Secci\u00f3n 504, y Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas en Cuestiones de G\u00e9nero: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org (509) 525-4827 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324