Student Video Production Assistant
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Video Production Assistant will be assisting in all aspects of video development for research promotion at the Life Span Institute. This will include but not be limited to preproduction: concept development and location and subject scheduling; production: will be responsible for all aspects of video production including videography lighting and audio post production: create research stories through editing footage and b-roll enhancing with motion graphics and branding. Media production may also include online content and audio production.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 - 15 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Drew Rosdahl
Position Overview
The position requires experience in all aspects of video production from creative concept organized narrative to executing production knowledge of equipment and detailed post-production editing. This position is eligible for KU Film & Media Studies Internship Credits. The student will work closely with communications team members to develop video and media content for presentations web and social. Video content may be narrative promotional material or for research purposes or instructional or training related. Materials will be produced in studio or on location in research settings including laboratory classrooms and in communities. There may be travel required to off-site locations. Must be comfortable and professional working with all subjects including children and adults with and without disabilities.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
Application deadline is November 9 2025 by 11:59PM Central Time.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Video Production Assistant will be assisting in all aspects of video development for research promotion at the Life Span Institute. This will include but not be limited to preproduction: concept development and location and subject scheduling; production: will be responsible for all aspects of video production including videography lighting and audio post production: create research stories through editing footage and b-roll enhancing with motion graphics and branding. Media production may also include online content and audio production.
- 40% Video Production Filming and Lighting Audio
- 40% Post Production Editing
- 10% Website Social Media etc.
- 10% Audio Post Production for Podcasts
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10 - 15 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Drew Rosdahl
- Experience with Adobe Premiere video editing software.
- Experience with video technology DSLR camera shooting audio and lighting equipment.
- Video production/editing skillsas evidenced in examples of work or portfolio.
- Problem solving and communication skills as evidencedby application materials.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with Sony Alpha series camera (Sony A7S ii).
- Experience in motion graphics (After Effects).
- Experience with writing content and producing media for social media.
- Experience with KU content management system (Drupal).
- Experience with human development and health research.
Position Overview
The position requires experience in all aspects of video production from creative concept organized narrative to executing production knowledge of equipment and detailed post-production editing. This position is eligible for KU Film & Media Studies Internship Credits. The student will work closely with communications team members to develop video and media content for presentations web and social. Video content may be narrative promotional material or for research purposes or instructional or training related. Materials will be produced in studio or on location in research settings including laboratory classrooms and in communities. There may be travel required to off-site locations. Must be comfortable and professional working with all subjects including children and adults with and without disabilities.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- Online application
- Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
- Resume
- Original video samples or a link to a portfolio of examples demonstrating experience instead of individual samples.
Application deadline is November 9 2025 by 11:59PM Central Time.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
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About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
