Technical Officer, Media Studies Technician, Permanent, Department of Media Studies, Maynooth University

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

The Media Studies Technician will report to the Head of Department and support the Senior University Tutor and Lecturers in the delivery of teaching, learning, and technical practice across the department. The role requires experience supporting educational environments and a strong, cross-disciplinary skillset spanning audiovisual (AV) and digital technologies, alongside a solid understanding of IT systems and teaching software. They will support the delivery of modules such as Short Film; Documentary; Radio Production and TV Studio, including assisting in the supervision and delivery of final year student projects. The postholder will manage equipment, facilities, and technical resources, provide inductions and training, and collaborate closely with academic staff and students to support module delivery and creative projects. They will have operational responsibilities for the Media Lab – an equipment stores and space for staff and researcher audiovisual practice. They will also liaise with the University’s IT Services (ITS) to ensure effective integration, maintenance, and support of digital systems and infrastructure. In addition, the role will contribute to future-proofing the department’s technological provision by proactively identifying emerging technologies and supporting strategic development of media facilities and resources. The postholder is central to ensuring all media technologies, labs, and specialist spaces are fully operational, innovative, and effectively utilised.

Salary:

Technical Officer (2026): €48,095 – € 62,938  p.a. (7 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.