Broadcast Media Student Technician

•Roxbury Community College Roxbury Community College

•3.5 Boston, MA Job Details Per diem 6 hours ago Qualifications Experience working in the AV industry

Full Job Description Location:

Boston, MA Category:

Student Job Type:

Per diem

Posted On:

Thu Sep 10 2026

Department:

Broadcast Media Technology /

Media Arts Position Title:

Broadcast Media Student Technician Position Level:

Level II

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Intermediate Developmental Focus:

Apply & Contribute Wage Tier:

Level II Primary Economic Mobility Pathway:

Pathway 6

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Liberal Arts, Communications & Creative Industries Secondary Economic Mobility Pathway:

Pathway 2

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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.

Job Requirements:

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.

Additional Information:

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.