Live Event Producer Student Assistant

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA seeks a student Live Event Producer to coordinate production coverage for occasional live events and college programming. The role will assemble and manage four to six student crews, coordinate equipment rentals and returns, and oversee post-production through delivery of event recordings and clips for the college website and social channels.

Applicants should have experience producing or coordinating student productions or multi-camera projects.

Qualifications

• Self-reliant, organized, and able to lead a crew with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and timelines.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required based on events.

Responsibilities

• Schedule crew for events and shoots.
• Communicate assignments and production details to team.
• Confirm equipment needs and manage rentals/returns.
• Coordinate with editors to ensure timely delivery of recordings.

Skills

Self-reliant

Organized

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

Crew leadership

Job description

Student Title Classification Information

Department or Unit Name Dodge College of Film and Media Arts General

Position Headcount

Position Headcount 1

Position Title

Position Title Live Event Producer Student Assistant

Academic Year

Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027

Term or Semester

Term or Semester All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts seeks a student Live Event Producer to coordinate production coverage for occasional live events and other college programming. The Producer will assemble and manage crews of four to six students, coordinate equipment rentals and returns, and oversee post-production through delivery of full-length event recordings and short clips for the college’s website and socials.

Responsibilities

Applicants should have experience producing or coordinating student productions, live-event coverage, or similar multi-camera projects. Responsibilities include scheduling crew, communicating assignments and production details, confirming equipment needs, and coordinating with editors to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must be self-reliant, organized, and comfortable leading a crew with minimal supervision. Clear communication, attention to detail, consistent follow-through, and a professional attitude are essential. Candidates must be able to take direction, respond to changing production needs, and keep faculty, staff, and crew informed throughout each project.

Desired Qualifications

This is an intermittent, as-needed student employment position rather than a fixed-shift assignment. Hours will vary based on the college’s event calendar and production deadlines, and will include nights and weekends as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

MAIN CAMPUS

One University Drive

Orange, CA 92866

[phone]

RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS

9401 Jeronimo Road

Irvine, CA 92618

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.