Student Videographer & Media Producer (Fall)

Student Videographer & Media Producer (Fall)

• 493425
• Norman
• Student
• College of Arts & Sciences

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Pay Range: Targeted salary $10.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Part-time, variable - Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (contingent on class schedule; some event coverage may occur outside regular hours)

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: 07/31/2026

Position Introduction:

The LLC is seeking a skilled and self-driven student to serve as its Media Producer & Videographer. The department has invested in professional-grade equipment - DSLR cameras, a video recorder, LED lighting, lavalier microphones, shotgun microphones, tripods, and supporting accessories - and needs someone who knows how to use them well.

This role is responsible for planning, shooting, and editing high-quality video content for the MLLL department: faculty and student interviews, event documentation, promotional videos, and short-form social content. The right candidate is technically capable, creatively curious, and comfortable both behind the camera and in the edit suite. Day-to-day LLC support duties are a shared team responsibility alongside the primary production work.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Video Production & Shooting

• Plan and execute video shoots for faculty interviews, student spotlights, promotional content, and departmental announcements

• Operate DSLR cameras, video recorders, and wireless webcam equipment to capture broadcast-quality footage

• Set up and operate LED lighting rigs, lavalier (lav) microphones, and shotgun microphones for indoor and outdoor shoots

• Direct interview subjects and coordinate on-set logistics to ensure a smooth, professional shoot experience

• Shoot short-form content (Reels, YouTube Shorts) for social media in coordination with the Social Media Strategist

• Propose and initiate original video content ideas that serve the department's promotional and storytelling goals

• Editing & Post-Production

• Edit raw footage into polished, publish-ready videos - including cuts, color grading, audio mixing, lower thirds, and captions

• Adapt edits for multiple formats: long-form (YouTube/website), short-form (Reels/Shorts), and presentation clips

• Manage video upload workflows - exporting, captioning, and publishing to YouTube, Instagram, and the department website

• Maintain organized project files and an archive of raw footage, project files, and finished edits for institutional use

• Event Documentation & Coverage

• Cover departmental events including Language and Culture Day, placement testing season kickoffs, language club events, faculty talks, and workshops

• Capture both planned and candid moments that reflect the energy and culture of the MLLL community

• Photograph events when a second camera operator is not available, contributing to the department's photo archive

• Equipment Management

• Responsible for the proper handling, storage, and care of all LLC and MLLL production equipment

• Maintain an equipment sign-out log and flag any maintenance or repair needs to the LLC Manager promptly

• Stay current on equipment capabilities and propose workflow improvements when applicable

• LLC Daily Support - Shared Team Responsibility

• Assist students with language placement tests and assessment procedures

• Respond to placement-related emails and direct student inquiries to appropriate resources

• Support faculty and staff with day-to-day administrative and technical requests

• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional atmosphere in the LLC space

• Work collaboratively with LLC staff and student team members on larger departmental projects

Required Skills:

• Ability to speak, read, and write clear, concise English
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong initiative - brings ideas forward and follows through without being prompted
• Able to communicate effectively and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Customer service orientation
• Able to work collaboratively within a small, interdepartmental team
• Ability to handle professional equipment with care and responsibility

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others
• Ability to sit or stand for short or extended periods of time
• Ability to engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists, or fingers
• Ability to carry and set up camera equipment, tripods, lighting rigs, and accessories
• Ability to crouch, crawl, bend, or stoop as needed during filming or equipment setup
• Ability to attend on-campus events for live coverage, including some events outside regular business hours

Required Attachments:

Missing documents will result in the application being marked Incomplete.

• Resume
• Current OU class schedule (Fall 2026)
• Portfolio sample: a link to a video reel, YouTube channel, edited video project, or any work that demonstrates your shooting and editing ability. Please include a note on what equipment and software was used. No self-identifying content required.

Required Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall semester as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.

Department Preferences:

• Hands-on experience operating DSLR or mirrorless cameras, including manual exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed).
• Experience with external microphones - lavalier (lav) and/or shotgun - and basic audio recording principles.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
• Experience with LED lighting setup for interviews or studio-style shoots.
• Comfortable directing interview subjects and managing a small shoot environment independently.
• Experience editing for multiple formats (long-form, short-form social, presentation clips).
• Familiarity with color grading, audio mixing, captioning, and basic motion graphics.
• Familiarity with languages other than English (not required, but valued in a multilingual environment).
• Prior customer service or student-facing work experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No