Academic Success Initiatives Videography Intern

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 13,069 - 18,614; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Portfolio projects

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a summer videography intern to support the Digital Media Team within Success Initiatives. The role offers mentorship by expert specialists, portfolio-building projects, and collaboration across departments. Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, in Strong Hall.

Undergraduate or graduate students may apply and must meet enrollment guidelines. The internship emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and learning through a variety of video-based projects across

Qualifications

• Availability to work over the summer.
• Experience planning, directing, shooting and editing video-based work.
• Self-starter who can take artistic direction and contribute original ideas in a team.
• Intermediate experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar editing programs.
• Intermediate experience with Canva.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with camera, sound and lighting equipment.
• Participation in professional development within the Digital Media team.
• Flexibility in adjusting deadlines during design process.
• Ability to work in office and on location.

Responsibilities

• Assist on videography projects across departments within Success Initiatives.
• Plan, direct, shoot, and edit video-based work products.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media team to develop portfolio-ready projects.
• Maintain professionalism and meet established deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Video production

Collaboration

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled student (undergrad or grad)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Academic Success (Success Initiatives – Success Operations) is seeking an intern to work on a variety of videography projects and assignments in support of all departments within Success Initiatives. As an intern on the Digital Media team, you receive mentorship by expert specialists, are provided with career relevant networking opportunities, and are provided with portfolio-building projects for a variety of digital media needs. This intern must be a free and creative thinker bringing new ideas to the table with the ability to collaborate and grow with their team. The Digital Media Team office, located at Strong Hall Rm 150, operates from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Job Description

Perform a wide range of duties dependent upon a unit's needs. However, such job responsibilities are not seen as critical to the completion of a graduate level degree. Must meet the enrollment guidelines as defined by the University and may be a undergraduate or graduate student. Standard hours of 1.00 is used for all positions. STN paygroup.

Required Qualifications

1. Availability to work over the summer
2. Experience with planning, directing, shooting and editing video-based work product as evidenced by application materials.
3. Self-starter who can take artistic direction and contribute original ideas in a collaborative manner within the team as evidenced by application materials.
4. Intermediate experience, knowledge and skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Rush, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom), and/or similar photo/video editing and motion graphics programs as evidenced by application materials.
5. Intermediate experience with Canva as evidenced by application materials.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and projects independently to meet established deadlines as evidenced by application materials.
7. Strong communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.
8. Previous experience with camera, sound and lighting equipment as evidenced by application materials.
9. Participation in professional development through attendance of keynote presentations, Q&A sessions and workshops assigned to the Digital Media team.
10. Flexibility in adjusting deadlines for deliverables throughout the design process.
11. Ability to work in office and on location for assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Adobe Animate or similar motion graphics programs as evidenced by application materials.
2. Experience with Microsoft Office 364 as evidenced by application materials.
3. Ability to focus and work on multiple projects simultaneously as evidenced by application materials.
4. Knowledge of the principles and practices of digital marketing related to the use of photography and video as evidenced by application materials.
5. Knowledge of management and planning strategies for design focused collaborative projects 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

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the 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 (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

1. A cover letter
2. Resume
3. 3-5 work samples – 3-5 examples of video-based work you have completed – these examples should include a variety of projects or mediums used in the creation process, and a variety of intents for each project. Please provide a short description of each project and what programs were used to create the final product.

Application Process

Application review begins Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information

Olivia Favrea: [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range: $11.50 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: Monday August 24, 2026