Research Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600359ST Title Research Assistant Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Dept of Mass Communication Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 20 Hiring Rate

$17.00 Hour

Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position

• Provide support in the development of an archival docuseries based on the "Great Texas Cattle Drives" of the 19th century.
• Assist a team of directors and producers involved in pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Assist with updating, maintaining, and prioritizing archival photos, artwork, and documents suitable for the project.
• Assist in the licensing of accumulated archived materials for commercial use.
• Acquire an intimate understanding of the people and the culture of 19th-century Texas and the emerging West, focusing on the Antebellum and Reconstruction periods.

Other Requirements for the Position

• Proficiency in Premiere and DaVinci editing software.
• A working knowledge of the signature archival style developed by filmmaker Ken Burns.

Open Date 10/19/2026 Position Number

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title William Reilly Contact Phone (323) 533-3728 Contact Email wfr005@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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• Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
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