{"id":10771,"date":"2025-12-07T18:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T18:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medrar.org\/?post_type=activities&#038;p=10771"},"modified":"2025-12-07T20:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T20:08:00","slug":"vacancy-2025","status":"publish","type":"activities","link":"https:\/\/medrar.org\/ar\/activities\/vacancy-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Call: Media Lab Coordinator at Medrar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medrar for Contemporary Art is seeking a Media Lab Coordinator to join its team. The Media Lab is the operational hub for all of Medrar\u2019s activities, ranging from technical setups for workshops and exhibitions to managing databases and digital resources. The coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the lab\u2019s equipment and database, while also assisting and implementing innovative strategies to support Medrar\u2019s ongoing programs and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who are we looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, we\u2019re looking for a generalist: someone adaptable, curious, and eager to learn. If you recognize some of your strengths in this description, we encourage you to apply, even if you don\u2019t have experience in every area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Type:&nbsp;<\/strong>Full Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong>December 30th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Familiarity with a multitude of audiovisual softwares and adaptability to utilize them for various use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Willingness and interest in utilizing open source software (Sidequest, OBS, VLC, Subedit, Audacity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability in media conversion &amp; compression, to use in conjunction with different playing devices (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere &amp; FFmpeg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of XR Development and 3D software (Unity\/Meta Developer Hub\/Sidequest)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding of web hosting, domain management, and website data entry (preferably knowledge with using WordPress).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardware troubleshooting in the case of video installations or projections (projectors, DVDs, media players, 360 equipment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic understanding of networking and ability to connect multiple devices and\/or sound systems in case of installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General knowledge of how sensors and microcontrollers operate and Arduino IDE in case of microelectronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing all technical setups and providing support to artists in case of handling data and its compatibility with Medrar&#8217;s inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee equipment rentals for artists, institutions, and festivals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance and upkeep of all media lab equipment, inventory lists, and requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update and support Medrar&#8217;s websites: The Cairo Video Festival website, Medrar, and Medrar TV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate data extraction from Cairo Video Festival archive in collaboration with the festival team and manage archiving software to maintain and update Medrar TV archive, supporting both Medrar&#8217;s screening public program and film distribution activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist in planning and coordinating media-related workshops, projects, and public programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personal Attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problem-solving mindset with the ability to independently troubleshoot technical, organizational, and workflow challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships with artists, filmmakers, and external collaborators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable working both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a small team setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Skills (Preferred but not required):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prior experience with festival archiving systems, film databases, or online submission platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working knowledge of Linux-based systems and command-line operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with automation tools or scripts to streamline tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdbwIgcjwzQVKFO9-3wnySgkQZgPvnLOCJtEeuXH4whuUIppg\/viewform?embedded=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"2743\" frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\">Loading\u2026<\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Role Medrar for Contemporary Art is seeking a Media Lab Coordinator to join its team. 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