Job Summary

This position assists the work of WGCU's documentary team, including the videographer and the senior producer, in the creation of long form video storytelling.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research archival materials including finding and securing written and visual resources (current and archival) and permissions to use those resources.
• Logging and organizing visual resources and creating a visual cue sheet for longer form projects.
• Assisting videographer during filming and potentially record B-roll video to complement the chief videographer's footage.
• Provide logistical support, which may include talking to sources, confirming interviews, scouting locations, and data entry related to the documentary.

Other Duties

• Assisting with video editing.
• Downloading, organizing and assembling video files to support documentary projects.

Required Qualifications

• Experience or education in journalism, communications, or broadcasting.
• Ability to work under deadlines and collaborate with a team.
• Experience organizing or managing projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in journalism or film and/or at least one year of experience working in a newsroom or broadcast environment.
• Basic video editing skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to take direction from videographer and senior producer.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to perform basic Excel functions.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to work as a team member or work independently depending on assigned tasks.

Additional Details

This role has the potential to grow into creative duties related to storytelling, video editing, and videography responsibilities.