POST (1) - SENIOR TECHNICIAN (FILM/TV) / POST (2) - TECHNICIAN (FILM/TV)

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

The School of Film and Television offers major studies in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting, Digital Screen Design, and Creative Producing. It is equipped with high-level traditional film cameras, and a wide range of high-definition (HD) video cameras, professional camera support equipment, digital sound recording systems, and digital post-production facilities for picture and sound editing, immersive sound mixing, visual effects design, and colour correction. The School houses teaching, screening and production facilities across two campuses. A multi-cam studio called the Screen Production and Research Centre (SPaRC) provides a location for emerging screen practices and interdisciplinary projects.

Working under the School of Film and Television, the postholders will be based at the Academy’s campuses in  Wanchai and Pokfulam and should be prepared to work occasionally at other outside campus and overseas locations, with irregular working hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as and when required.  

The key responsibilities are as follows:
(a)    To assist the Technical Manager in technical operations and team supervision.
(b)    To provide technical, production, studio and equipment support to the School of Film and Television.
(c)    To maintain the reliability and effective operation of digital television studio equipment and IT-networked media storage systems. 
(d)    To assist the Technical Manager in delivering advanced technical training for technicians.

Applicants should have:
(a)   5 subjects at Level 2 or above in the HKDSEE / Grade E or above in the HKCEE including English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language;
(b)   Normally 4 years’ experience in a television studio or contemporary screen production or post-production environment;
(c)   Possess a valid Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker (or an equivalent recognised qualification, where applicable);
(d)  Experience in digital screen design equipment related setup, technical infrastructure support, managing online booking systems, and maintenance of facilities and equipment; 
(e)  Knowledge and experience in operating Virtual Production (VP), AI-based creative technology systems, digital post-production workstations, Extended Reality (XR) and motion capture systems and related software; 
(f)   Good communication and problem-solving skills; and
(g)  Good written and spoken English and Chinese.

Those with lower qualifications or less experience may be considered for the appointment of Technician.
 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement.  A gratuity payment may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.