Production Assistant Intern - Student Employment

Production Assistant Intern - Student Employment

Salary

$0.23 Hourly

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Student Employment - FWS Exempt

Job Number

01580

Department

University Relations SE

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Summary

Production assistants are valuable assets to a production team assisting in a variety of tasks related to content creation including pre-production, camera, lighting, sound, editing, post-production, and delivery. The Production Assistant Intern works directly with Production Services staff to assist in the creation of multimedia content for marketing.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

? Assist in preparing and setting up equipment for shoots

? Operate production equipment when assigned

? Aid in monitoring shoot schedules and shot lists

? Transfer and log files

? Archive files at the completion of projects

? Help maintain and organize equipment

? Other production duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.

? Able to identify, diagnose, and resolve problems in a range of production environments and communicate the problem and suggest a resolution.

? Passion for photo/video content creation.

? A basic understanding of production concepts and software is preferred, but not required.

? Must be able to communicate professionally.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3452

Website http://www.sxu.edu