Student Hourly Media & Technology Assistant
Position Overview
Student Media and Technology Assistants will assist with all aspects of audio and video production for student podcasts and projects. They will be trained in technology surrounding these topics and assist with troubleshooting this tech should need be. They will be responsible for monitoring, assisting with set up, and assisting with shut down of any video podcasts produced.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job Description
75% Media production assistance
- Help students set up audio recording equipment. This includes RODEcasterII soundboards and microphones.
- Help students with recording processes, these will be taught to you during training.
- Help students with video recording equipment. This will be done in the video podcast studio and you will be trained on it.
- Help students with video recording processes, this will be taught during training.
- Help students with brainstorming ideas for podcasts and other creative measures. This can be done through scheduling individual meetings with students during shifts or drop-in shifts.
- Make sure students abide by the terms and agreements addressed at the beginning of their time podcasting with our equipment.
- Advancing personal skills in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro to keep up with updates and trends in audio/video production.
- Assist with any audio issues that may arise with our soundboards, mics, or desktops.
- Assist with any video issues that may arise in our video podcasting studio.
- Assist students with other project questions as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 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 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).
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Knowledge of recording technology (desktops, soundboards, cameras).
- Willingness to learn podcasting and video podcasting practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Knowledge of podcasting and video podcasting practices.
- Current KU School of Journalism Student.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application includes a resume or CV, apply online. Only complete applications will be considered.
- Please submit a link to an online portfolio including any work related to your skills in Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and/or After Effects.
- Please submit an online application and resume. If your resume is included in your online portfolio, please indicate that in the application process.
- If you have these items but do not have them put into an online portfolio, please indicate that in your application and plan to show them during the interview should you be selected.
Contact Information to Applicants
Natalie Lindsey
n380l120@ku.edu
n380l120@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
13.50 Hourly
Work Schedule
Work schedule will vary with your class schedule. We will set this up upon hire. Ranging from 1 to 20 hours weekly.
Anticipated Start Date
Monday October 21, 2024