Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
12 hours ago
Teaching Assistant Postproduction, 60%
- 04 March 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), a leading arts university with over 2100 students. Enjoy a vibrant environment and diverse opportunities in the arts.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching Editing and Postproduktion courses.
- Provide technical support for students on workflows and data management.
- Help with documentation and archiving of student works.
Skills
- Recent graduate in Film with post-production experience.
- Proficient in Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work flexibly.
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About the job
The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project works are publicly presented.
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In the Bachelor Film program, students learn and experience how a film is made – from the initial idea to the screening. They explore filmmaking in all its facets to enter the professional world after their studies or deepen their skills in one of the majors in the master’s program: Fiction Directing, Documentary Film, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Film Editing, or Creative Producing. At the bachelor level, training in Production Design is also offered. New interdisciplinary formats lasting six weeks take place at the beginning of each academic year.
As of August 1, 2026, we are looking for a fixed-term position for three years for a
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In the Bachelor Film program, students learn and experience how a film is made – from the initial idea to the screening. They explore filmmaking in all its facets to enter the professional world after their studies or deepen their skills in one of the majors in the master’s program: Fiction Directing, Documentary Film, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Film Editing, or Creative Producing. At the bachelor level, training in Production Design is also offered. New interdisciplinary formats lasting six weeks take place at the beginning of each academic year.
As of August 1, 2026, we are looking for a fixed-term position for three years for a
Teaching Assistant Postproduction, 60%
You will support the Technical Management Postproduction as well as the lecturers in preparing and conducting courses and assist students with technical and workflow-related questions in postproduction.
During the semester (early September – end of June), two to three days of presence per week with working hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. are the norm. The start of the academic year (early September – end of October), January, and the end of the academic year (early May – end of June) are usually busy and require increased presence (sometimes up to five days per week). This overtime can be compensated later in the year or during the summer months. Parallel to the employment at ZHdK, it should be possible to pursue your own professional and artistic activities.
During the semester (early September – end of June), two to three days of presence per week with working hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. are the norm. The start of the academic year (early September – end of October), January, and the end of the academic year (early May – end of June) are usually busy and require increased presence (sometimes up to five days per week). This overtime can be compensated later in the year or during the summer months. Parallel to the employment at ZHdK, it should be possible to pursue your own professional and artistic activities.
Your tasks
Support of teaching in the area of editing and postproduction:
Support of teaching in the area of editing and postproduction:
- Technical advice and support for students on questions related to editing, postproduction workflows, and data management
- Support of lecturers in teaching, technical exercises, and exams in the area of editing and postproduction
- Creation, testing, and dispatch of screening and evaluation copies (DCP etc.) for festivals and internal presentations
- Technical preparation and supervision of screening situations in Kino Toni (Dolby Media Server)
- Documentation, archiving, and maintenance of student works in the internal file and media archive as well as on the website
- Creation, maintenance, and updating of written instructions, handouts, and video tutorials on work steps in the postproduction process
- Preparation, editing, and export of test materials, exercises, and teaching examples
- Support for teaching events as well as research and communication projects
- Support of data handling in the admission process for bachelor and master
Your profile
You have recently completed your training or studies in the field of film. You have solid knowledge in postproduction and editing and have already gained practical experience in professional film workflows (e.g., as an editing assistant). Very good knowledge of common editing and postproduction software, especially Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve, is required. You have a good understanding of film production processes as well as technical competence in handling digital film files, especially in the areas of evaluation and archiving. Very good German and English skills are expected. For the teaching assistant role, you bring a high level of resilience, flexibility, and self-organization. A reliable working style and enjoyment of working with students complete your profile.
You have recently completed your training or studies in the field of film. You have solid knowledge in postproduction and editing and have already gained practical experience in professional film workflows (e.g., as an editing assistant). Very good knowledge of common editing and postproduction software, especially Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve, is required. You have a good understanding of film production processes as well as technical competence in handling digital film files, especially in the areas of evaluation and archiving. Very good German and English skills are expected. For the teaching assistant role, you bring a high level of resilience, flexibility, and self-organization. A reliable working style and enjoyment of working with students complete your profile.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.
Your contacts for further information
Norbert Kottmann, Technical Management Postproduction, norbert.kottmann@zhdk.ch
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner, mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch . We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by March 29, 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position. The interview will take place on April 14, 2026.
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.
Your contacts for further information
Norbert Kottmann, Technical Management Postproduction, norbert.kottmann@zhdk.ch
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner, mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch . We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by March 29, 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position. The interview will take place on April 14, 2026.
