Video Producer Job at The University of Georgia in Athens

Overview

Posting Number: G/R31362P

Working Title: Video Producer

Department: Housing-Admin Srvcs & Communic

College/Unit/Department website: housing.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $14.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 11/17/2025

Posting Date: 10/14/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources. In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative

• Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all university and department policies, procedures and regulations
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings, office hours (3 hrs/wk) and monthly one-on-one check-ins with supervisor
• Update and maintain content calendars
• Function as a resource for accurate information concerning housing and university operations
• Promote University Housing’s brand and disseminate information to current and future residents through self-driven video projects
• Participate in training and in-service activities
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned
• Work minimum 8 hours a week

Video/Social Media

• Promote the value of living on campus and foster the on-campus community through storytelling and engaging content
• Film, edit and produce original, appropriate, and high-quality content for University Housing social media and website focused on the UGA on-campus experience
• Provide closed captioning, description, metadata and thumbnails for all videos
• Write engaging copy for video descriptions and social media captions
• Actively engage with viewers by posting regularly and monitoring and responding to comments from viewers
• Collaborate with team members as needed to create branded content for all University Housing platforms

Percentage of time: 100

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .50

Position Summary

This is a part-time student position for the academic year responsible for filming, producing and editing video content for publication on University Housing’s website and social media networks.

Qualifications

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

• Demonstrated experience with creating and editing video content
• Preference will be given to candidates planning to reside on campus for the upcoming academic year

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies :

1. Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis at the University of Georgia when classes are in session (i.e., enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours for undergraduate and professional students during fall/spring semesters; enrolled in a minimum of five credit hours for graduate students during fall/spring semesters). Credit hour minimums during the summer terms and during the last semester before graduation may be different. Consult the University Housing Human Resources office for additional information.
2. Be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct and University Housing. Good standing is defined as not being found responsible for policy violations that would interfere with the ability to perform tasks typically assigned to student employees. Additionally, good standing means that the student employee has participated in the student conduct process if charged with any violations and completed any sanctions that may be assigned by the prescribed deadline.
3. Not exceed 20 hours of work per week across all student staff positions if positions are held in multiple departments, except when classes are not in session and the student employee has prior permission from the supervisor. This includes online training, staff meetings and one-on-ones.
4. Not exceed 6 consecutive hours of work per shift.
5. Participate in training led by the social media and marketing manager.
6. Travel to locations on beat regularly.
7. Maintain professionalism and positively represent University Housing on social media and in person.
8. Student employees are considered temporary employees. A temporary employee may be separated at any time for any reason without notice and either the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship. Such separation is not grievable or subject to appeal.

Physical Demands: Standard for a normal office environment. May drive a University vehicle when needed to perform job tasks.

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? : No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Is driving a requirement of this position?: Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Heather Arnold

Recruitment Contact Email: Heather.Arnold@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-9212