Federal Work Study - Esports Video Editor (Videographer/Photographer)

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! The Federal Work Study Esports Video Editor (Videographer/Photographer) position assists with capturing and producing, the visual narrative of the ArtU Esports program. This on-site Federal Work Study position is based in the studio and arena environments. This position supports a Federal Work Study student’s educational and vocational goals with hands-on experience in this multi-faceted role. It balances technical equipment operation during live activities and assists post-production editing. **Responsibilities:** - Video coverage of onsite tournaments, team practices, and weekly student events. - Set up, operate, and maintain physical studio lighting sets, mirrorless/DSLR cameras, stabilizer rigs, and field audio recording equipment. - Assist with editing video content. - Assist with executing audio mixing, color correction, sound design, and basic motion graphics integration. - Assist with archiving, organizing, and backing up raw video footage and photos into structural media servers for long-term project accessibility. **Qualifications:** - This Federal Work Study opportunity is open to junior and senior level students. - Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro), or basic motion graphics (Adobe After Effects) is preferred. - Hands-on experience with technical media production equipment, including manual camera settings, studio lighting configurations (three-point setup), and audio capture devices is preferred. - Ability to work some weekends and regular hours (up to 20 hours per week). - Passion for games and esports preferred. **Location:** 180 New Montgomery Street – Room 812A **Reports to:** Michael Witzel, Director of Esports & Technology Coordinator **Pay Rate:** $19.61 per hour or approved rate for specific position **Application Deadline:** July 17, 2026 **Work Schedule**: Between 5 and 20 hours per week Up to 20 hours/week\* **\**Federal Work Study - work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.*** Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave. *Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.*