About the role#
Ithaca College is hiring Teaching Assistants for various Television and Digital Media (TVR) courses. These positions provide hands-on experience in studio and production environments, allowing students to support faculty and peers while developing technical skills. Roles are available across multiple production levels, ranging from introductory audio and studio courses to advanced live event and documentary workshops.
What you'll do#
- Support instructional activities, including equipment handling and overseeing recording sessions.
- Assist with the setup, breakdown, and distribution of cameras, lighting, audio, and studio technology.
- Help students use production equipment and software during class sessions.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide training during labs and workshops.
- Facilitate classroom exercises, support student productions, and assist with administrative tasks like scheduling guests or project demos.
- Work directly with instructors to ensure studio sessions run safely and effectively.
What you'll need#
- You must have previously completed the specific course you are applying to assist.
- Certain positions require a minimum grade of B or B+ in the relevant coursework.
- Specific roles, such as TV Series Production, require the completion of Cinema Production 2.
- Documentary Workshop applicants must have completed at least one intermediate or advanced film production class.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $16 per hour.
- Commitment: Hours range from 1.5 to 5 hours per week, depending on the specific course section.
- Term: Rolling applications.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private higher education institution based in New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the school now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five distinct schools. It maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The college emphasizes liberal arts education and provides small class sizes for its students.
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