Communication, Film & Theatre Student Content Crew - Federal Work Study

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a federal work study position in the Communication, Film & Theatre department. The role involves capturing video and photos of events on the Gainesville campus.

The position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate classes and provides a chance for students to develop their skills in camera operation, editing, and producing content. Responsibilities include supporting a team and collaborating on various projects.

Qualifications

• Must show effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Seeking self-sufficient and reliable candidates.
• Desire to further develop skills in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Capture video and photos of CFT events and programs.
• Tailor job duties based on applicants' skill sets.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and crew members.

Skills

Effective communication and collaboration

Basic understanding of camera operation

Self-sufficiency and reliability

Basic awareness of photo and video postproduction

Organizational and logistical mindset

Education

Enrolled at the University of North Georgia (minimum six credit hours)

Job description

Communication, Film & Theatre Student Content Crew - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Communication, Film & Theatre department on the Gainesville campus. The Communication, Film & Theatre Content Crew captures video and photos of CFT events and academic programs to be used in promotional materials. The crew functions as a team, with some crew members focusing more on camera operation, others focusing on editing, and others focusing on producing. The crew will sometimes work together and sometimes operate as individuals, depending on availability of crew members and the needs of the shoot. Schedules are flexible and fit into each member's class schedule while ensuring coverage of major school events.

Responsibilities

• Specific job duties and responsibilities will be tailored to applicants' skill sets.
• Ideally, one crew member will function primarily as the camera department lead, another will function as the postproduction lead, and another will function as the producer.
• Communication, teamwork, and willingness to adapt one's role to the needs of each shoot are essential.
• Crew members will work with their supervisors to identify opportunities to capture content.
• Most shoots will occur during weekdays, but occasionally there will be evening and weekend shoots.
• Supervisors will guide crew members through the process of editing photos to prepare for publication and editing video footage into particular deliverables.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Crew members must demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills, basic understanding of camera operation and how to compose images, self-sufficiency and reliability, basic awareness of photo and video postproduction, and an organizational and logistical mindset.
• This is a developmental experience, so while proficiency in one or more of these areas is preferred, we welcome applicants who want to further develop their abilities in one or more of these areas.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.