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Department:
Instruction & Media Technology
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The AMS ( Academic Multimedia Services ) Student Video Technician
is responsible for recording, editing, and processing video.
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 within the University Library, coordinating with clients to
meet their needs.
Essential Functions:
- 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:
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or its equivalent .
- 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 to maintain quality
control.
- Eager to learn new video production skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 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 Eligibility Qualifications:
- It is highly recommended that a resume be submitted as an
attachment to the online application. A cover letter is
optional.
- Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and
efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish
goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new
and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits,
e.g. punctuality, working productively with others, and time
workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal
communication on professional work image. The individual
demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with
the interests of the larger community in mind, and can learn from
their mistakes.
- Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and
overcome problems. The individual can obtain, interpret, and use
knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate
originality and inventiveness.
Other Details
- 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.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in
student positions) must apply through their employee Workday
account. If you are a current employee at American University,
please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will
take you to our internal career listings.
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