Media Production Assistant

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details

Posted: May 11, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
Work Location: CT State Middlesex 1(00 Training Hill Rd., Middletown, CT 06457)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Position Summary

The position's main function is to assist with the daily operations of the Center for New Media, including supporting students and faculty in media production activities, managing equipment loans, and maintaining production spaces such as the Live Stream Room, Audio Rooms, and Edit Suites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of the Center for New Media, the Media Production Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and technical support for the New Media programs and Center for New Media through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support to students and faculty in media production labs and studios, including troubleshooting minor technical issues and assisting with equipment loans.
• Assist with the setup, breakdown, and maintenance of production spaces and equipment for classes, events, live streaming, and recording sessions.
• Collaborate with Center staff, including the Director and Media Operations Specialist, on media production activities and events, and assist the Director and Media Operations Specialist when needed.
• Assist in managing the Center for New Media’s social media accounts by creating content, posting updates, and engaging with the online community.
• Work with students as a tutor in media production techniques and software, and assist faculty as a classroom assistant when needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to schedule room use and integrate media production activities into broader campus initiatives

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Media Production or related field with relevant media production experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of media production equipment, software, and studio operations, including live streaming technology, audio/video recording systems, editing platforms, and digital media workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced educational and production environment, including supporting classroom instruction, assisting with media production events, maintaining production spaces, and creating engaging social media content.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or participating in media production activities such as video production, photography, audio production, graphic design, social media content creation, live streaming, or related creative work.
• Experience working in collaborative production or creative team environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and responsibly in student-facing environments.
• Experience assisting students, peers, or faculty with media-related projects, equipment, or creative technologies.
• Familiarity with current short-form digital media and content creation workflows.

Salary 

• $34.06 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.