HSU Workstudy Media Services Production Assistant

POSITION: HSU Workstudy Media Services - Production Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Media Services

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Director of Media Services

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE:As Soon As Possible

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Director of Media Services Greg Hollabaugh:

Visual Media Coordinator Emily Garner:

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Media Services Production Assistant plays a key rolein the visual media and technical media aspect of the Media Services Team. Theywill be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of athleticcampus live streaming photo video and other HSU production needs. Based on assignment and direction from the Director ofMedia Services and staff the Media Services Production Assistant will help inproject planning organizing setup and execution of Media Services projectsand productions. Participates in and assists: the work of media servicesfunctional projects; identifies and resolves problems; monitors workflow;reviews and assists with work products methods and procedures in HSU MediaServices that reinforce the mission vision and values ofHardin-Simmons University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Processing and editing photos/videos as needed for final use.

On-site A/V event support.

Complete projects in accordance with deadlines.

Produce excellent live theatrical and athletic events.

Covering all aspects of each assigned event to ensure the experience of the event is captured through broadcast photo and video.

Upload photos to shared server/file location where Media Services staff have access to photos.

Frequency of uploads to be determined on case-by-case basis.

Meet regularly with Media Services staff to review upcoming events required assignments and projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Stronginterpersonal communication and problem solution skills.

Enthusiastic attitude andwillingness to learn and retain information.

Ability to workindependently with little supervision.

Availability in evenings andon weekends for events.

Experience in thefollowing is encouraged but not required:

Photography/videography skills

Photo/video editing

Live event production andteam leadership experience.

Exceptionally organizedand detail-oriented advanced coordinating skills.

Beginner/intermediateknowledge of broadcast skills and equipment.

Suggested GPA of 3.0 orhigher.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job is active in nature.

Will frequently stand walk sit use hands/fingers and arms.

Will be frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds regularly be required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Will regularly stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Will occasionally climb or balance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Open office.

Working inside and outside for events

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Student production assistants will report to the Coordinator of Media Services and Visual Media Coordinator.

Student workers do not supervise any other employees.

Student production assistants will encounter diverse student groups general public Hardin-Simmons faculty/staff and other departments on campus.

Acondition of employmentis that student production assistants are expected to assist in key eventsthroughout the year. Student employees are expected to portray a positiveimage both internally and externally of Hardin-Simmons University bydisplaying high standards of service integrity punctuality politeness andprofessionalism.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

Junior IC