Student Video Production Assistant


Position Overview

The Student Video Production Assistant 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. Work closely with communications team members to develop video and media content for presentations, web and social. Video content may be narrative promotional material, or for research purposes, or instructional or training related. Materials will be produced in the studio or on location in research settings including laboratory, classrooms, and in communities. There may be travel required to off-site locations. Must be comfortable and professional working with a variety of subjects including children and adults of all abilities.

Job Description

40% - Video Pre-Production & Production
  • Concept development and location and subject scheduling.
  • Filming, lighting, and audio.
40% - Post Production
  • Create research stories through editing footage and b-roll, enhancing with motion graphics and branding.
10% - Website, Social Media, etc.

10% - Audio Post Production for Podcasts

Required Qualifications

  1. Experience with Adobe Premiere video editing software, as evidenced by application materials.
  2. Experience with video technology, DSLR camera shooting, audio and lighting equipment, as evidenced by application materials.
  3. Video production/editing skills as evidenced in examples of work or portfolio.
  4. Professional experience which required problem solving and communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
  5. Professional experience which required strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience with Sony Alpha series camera (Sony A7S ii), as evidenced by application materials.
  2. Experience in motion graphics (After Effects), as evidenced by application materials.
  3. Experience with writing content and producing media for social media, as evidenced by application materials.
  4. Experience with KU content management system (Drupal), as evidenced by application materials.
  5. Experience with human development and health research, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Requirements

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 the 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).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) 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 (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
  • Names and contact information for three professional references
  • Portfolio or examples of work
To ensure consideration, apply before the application review starts on Monday, 8/31/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Drew Rosdahl
rosdahl@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$16.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 14, 2026

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  33599BR
  • Department:  Bureau of Child Research
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  S-Student

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