Student Videographer & Media Producer (Fall)

**Pay Range:** Targeted salary $10.00 per hour, based on experience **Benefits Eligible:** No **Work Schedule:** Part-time, variable — Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (contingent on class schedule; some event coverage may occur outside regular hours) **Travel:** Not required **For Best Consideration Date:** 07/31/2026 | **Position Introduction:** The LLC is seeking a skilled and self-driven student to serve as its **Media Producer & Videographer**. The department has invested in professional-grade equipment — DSLR cameras, a video recorder, LED lighting, lavalier microphones, shotgun microphones, tripods, and supporting accessories — and needs someone who knows how to use them well. This role is responsible for planning, shooting, and editing high-quality video content for the MLLL department: faculty and student interviews, event documentation, promotional videos, and short-form social content. The right candidate is technically capable, creatively curious, and comfortable both behind the camera and in the edit suite. Day-to-day LLC support duties are a shared team responsibility alongside the primary production work. **Duties include but are not limited to the following**: Video Production & Shooting Plan and execute video shoots for faculty interviews, student spotlights, promotional content, and departmental announcements Operate DSLR cameras, video recorders, and wireless webcam equipment to capture broadcast-quality footage Set up and operate LED lighting rigs, lavalier (lav) microphones, and shotgun microphones for indoor and outdoor shoots Direct interview subjects and coordinate on-set logistics to ensure a smooth, professional shoot experience Shoot short-form content (Reels, YouTube Shorts) for social media in coordination with the Social Media Strategist Propose and initiate original video content ideas that serve the department’s promotional and storytelling goals Editing & Post-Production Edit raw footage into polished, publish-ready videos — including cuts, color grading, audio mixing, lower thirds, and captions Adapt edits for multiple formats: long-form (YouTube/website), short-form (Reels/Shorts), and presentation clips Manage video upload workflows — exporting, captioning, and publishing to YouTube, Instagram, and the department website Maintain organized project files and an archive of raw footage, project files, and finished edits for institutional use Event Documentation & Coverage Cover departmental events including Language and Culture Day, placement testing season kickoffs, language club events, faculty talks, and workshops Capture both planned and candid moments that reflect the energy and culture of the MLLL community Photograph events when a second camera operator is not available, contributing to the department’s photo archive Equipment Management Responsible for the proper handling, storage, and care of all LLC and MLLL production equipment Maintain an equipment sign-out log and flag any maintenance or repair needs to the LLC Manager promptly Stay current on equipment capabilities and propose workflow improvements when applicable LLC Daily Support — Shared Team Responsibility Assist students with language placement tests and assessment procedures Respond to placement-related emails and direct student inquiries to appropriate resources Support faculty and staff with day-to-day administrative and technical requests Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional atmosphere in the LLC space Work collaboratively with LLC staff and student team members on larger departmental projects **Required Skills**: Ability to speak, read, and write clear, concise English Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously Strong initiative — brings ideas forward and follows through without being prompted Able to communicate effectively and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff Customer service orientation Able to work collaboratively within a small, interdepartmental team Ability to…