"Academic Multimedia Services - Student Video Technician (Student)"

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Department: Instruction & Media Technology

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description: The Academic Multimedia Services (AMS) Student Video Technician is responsible for recording, editing, and processing video and creating graphics where needed. Student Video Technicians work as a group to share and carry out responsibilities on a scheduled basis. Student Video Technicians also help maintain staff presence in the AMS office and Simple Studio, coordinating with clients to meet their needs.

Responsibilities:

• Recording, editing, and processing video from classes, university events, and Simple Studio.
• Assisting other AMS and AV members with classroom and event production.
• Organizing and maintaining footage on storage devices.
• Organizing and maintaining AMS equipment and the Simple Studio.
• Maintaining staff presence in the AMS office and Simple Studio.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time. 15 hours per week.

Salary Range: $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: Excellent customer service, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Ability to adapt to changing situations in order to maintain quality control. Eager to learn new video production skills.

Preferred Requirements: Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products. Experience with professional HD camcorders and other video/audio equipment. Strong knowledge of video recording/editing techniques.

Additional Information: It is highly recommended that a resume be submitted as an attachment to the online application. A cover letter is optional. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.