Company Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

Key Responsibilities

Install, set up, and maintain multimedia equipment such as audio-visual systems, cameras, projectors, and recording devices.

Offer technical support during live events, lectures, presentations, and virtual sessions to ensure smooth multimedia operations.

Operate and oversee audio, video, and lighting systems throughout events and productions.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to multimedia equipment and software.

Assist in assembling and dismantling multimedia equipment for events, training sessions, and institutional functions.

Conduct routine maintenance and ensure proper storage and handling of all multimedia equipment.

Support the recording, editing, and production of multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, and digital presentations.

Ensure high-quality sound, lighting, and visuals in all multimedia productions.

Manage, maintain, and update multimedia software, systems, and digital platforms used within the organization.

Keep an updated inventory of multimedia equipment and recommend necessary repairs, replacements, or upgrades.

Work collaboratively with academic, administrative, and production teams to meet multimedia requirements.

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards when handling technical equipment.

Provide basic training and guidance to staff and users on the proper use of multimedia tools and equipment.

Undertake any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Diploma in Journalism, mass media, film and related fields from a recognized academic institution.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years’ experience at a similar position.

• Install, set up, and maintain multimedia equipment such as audio-visual systems, cameras, projectors, and recording devices.
• Offer technical support during live events, lectures, presentations, and virtual sessions to ensure smooth multimedia operations.
• Operate and oversee audio, video, and lighting systems throughout events and productions.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to multimedia equipment and software.
• Assist in assembling and dismantling multimedia equipment for events, training sessions, and institutional functions.
• Conduct routine maintenance and ensure proper storage and handling of all multimedia equipment.
• Support the recording, editing, and production of multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, and digital presentations.
• Ensure high-quality sound, lighting, and visuals in all multimedia productions.
• Manage, maintain, and update multimedia software, systems, and digital platforms used within the organization.
• Keep an updated inventory of multimedia equipment and recommend necessary repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Work collaboratively with academic, administrative, and production teams to meet multimedia requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards when handling technical equipment.
• Provide basic training and guidance to staff and users on the proper use of multimedia tools and equipment.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Diploma in Journalism, mass media, film and related fields from a recognized academic institution.