Job title

Media Lab Monitor

Job ID

265887

Media Lab Monitor roles enable students to build a valuable set of customer service, student support, technical troubleshooting, technical development, planning and media production skills, they will develop skills handling a wide range of production equipment such as cameras, microphones, lighting, projectors, and screens. They will also develop valuable software expertise that support media creation, production and support (including video, audio, and image editing software). They will gain further technical knowledge and insight through assisting peers in troubleshooting a range of technical issues for editing and outputting their digital projects.

They will assist with department student exhibitions, events and support material, gaining experience in audio/video installation and recording/editing documentation of department guest lectures and performances.

Duties

- Monitors will assist the Media Lab Technician in managing the ACM Media Lab, Computer Rooms and other learning spaces during specified hours. The Monitor will learn how you can provide technical support for imaging, video editing, sound, and animation hardware, software and digital printing, sharing their passion and insight to a diverse set of students, staff and faculty.
- Work Study students will gain valuable insight into asset management protocols and platforms, rental processes, asset/equipment troubleshooting and function checking under the close support of the Media Labs Technician.
- Under the supervision of the department,



the candidate will also develop leadership skills by overseeing all aspects of a podcast production process, from concept development and guest booking to recording, editing, and distribution, ensuring high-quality audio content by managing the creative and technical elements of each episode, collaborating closely with the host to create engaging and informative audio experiences for listeners.
- Under the supervision of the Media Labs Technician, the candidate will learn how to create AODA compliant closed captioning for departmental video productions.

Qualifications

The Media Lab Monitor must be familiar with analogue and digital arts, music, and audiovisual technologies. They must have a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud family of computer software, such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition among others. They must also know the principles of photography/videography and be comfortable using qualified audiovisual equipment such as digital cameras, microphones, tripods, studio lights, speakers, seamless backdrops, sound mixers, and the accessories these devices require, such as cables and adaptors.

They must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, be an excellent listener, be a thoughtful communicator and be confident in sharing their knowledge through demonstrations and one-on-one sessions with students that utilize the resources offered by the ACM Media Labs office.

Application deadline

September 20, 2026

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📌 Media Lab Monitor (Toronto)
🏢 Arts, Culture and Media at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
📍 Toronto