Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Student Video Production Assistant in Lawrence

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, research‑purpose footage, or instructional/training material. Materials will be produced in studio or on location in research settings including laboratories, classrooms, and community sites. Travel to off‑site locations may be required. Must be comfortable and professional working with all subjects, including children and adults with and without disabilities.

Job Description

Video Production Assistant will assist in all aspects of video development for research promotion at the Life Span Institute. Responsibilities include preproduction (concept development, location and subject scheduling), production (videography, lighting, audio), and post production (editing footage and b‑roll, motion graphics, branding). Media production may also include online content and audio production.

• 40% Video Production – Filming, lighting, and audio
• 40% Post Production – Editing
• 10% Website, social media, etc.
• 10% Audio post production for podcasts

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere video editing software.
• Experience with video technology, DSLR camera shooting, audio and lighting equipment.
• Video production/editing skills, as demonstrated by a portfolio or examples of work.
• Problem‑solving and communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sony Alpha series camera (Sony A7S ii).
• Experience with motion graphics (After Effects).
• Experience writing content and producing media for social media.
• Experience with KU content management system (Drupal).
• Experience with human development and health research.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student 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 a summer session, or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. Exceptions for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply to Student Hourly appointments.

Employment Conditions & Additional Instructions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR. 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 concurrently. Only complete applications will be considered.

• 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

Application deadline is October 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM Central Time.

Contact information to applicants: Drew Rosdahl – rosdahl@ku.edu

Advertised salary range: $16/hr. Anticipated start date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025.