Student Videographer & Media Producer (Fall)

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 (b 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

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