Assistant Video Director

Mustangnews; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Mustangnews is looking for an Assistant Video Director to diversify news coverage and assist with broadcast production at Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo. Key responsibilities include overseeing JOUR 353 content, assisting reporters, attending editorial meetings, and contributing to MNTV broadcasts. No editing experience is required, but familiarity with Mustang News and prior enrollment in JOUR 353 is preferred.

Qualifications

• No editing experience is required, but experience writing for Mustang News is preferred.
• Prior enrollment in JOUR 353 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the TA for JOUR 353.
• Assign story pitches and complete logistical tasks.
• Curate and distribute JOUR 353 content.
• Assist in broadcast production and ensure stability.
• Communicate with reporters and answer questions.
• Attend weekly editorial staff meetings.
• Assist with breaking news or live coverage.
• Lead or assist in MNTV broadcasts.

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Working closely with the Audio/Video Director, Managing Editor, Editor-in-Chief and platform managers, the Assistant Video Director helps diversify our news coverage of Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo. The Assistant Video Director will determine the content that goes out to broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the TA for JOUR 353
• Assign all story pitches from students in the class and complete logistical tasks
• Curate and distribute JOUR 353 content into Mustang News platforms
• Assist in broadcast production, ensure everything is stable and all files are available
• Communicate with reporters and answer questions about sources, newsgathering and writing
• Use and assist reporters with industry standard software, including Adobe Premiere
• Attend weekly Sunday editorial staff meetings either in person or via Zoom
• Assist with breaking news or live coverage as needed
• Lead or assist in MNTV broadcasts such as Mustang Gameday and Open House showcase

Qualifications

No editing experience is required, but experience writing for Mustang News and prior enrollment in JOUR 353 is preferred for this position.