Part-Time Science-U Videographer - Eberly College of Science

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 14,433 - 20,557; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in State College is seeking enthusiastic applicants for Videographer positions in their summer science camp program. As a Videographer, you will capture and edit footage of campers and staff, creating promotional videos for marketing. This role is ideal for students, offering up to 20 hours per week at an hourly wage of $12.70. Candidates should have proficiency in video production software and strong interpersonal skills. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success and enthusiasm for video production, especially in a youth setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital movie footage during program hours.
• Edit footage to create short films for marketing and outreach.
• Deliver completed videos by deadlines set with the Science Outreach Director.

Skills

Video production

Final Cut Pro

Premiere editing software

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Videographer positions in the Science-U summer science camp program.

For assigned camps, Science-U videographers are expected to capture digital movie footage of Science-U campers and staff during program hours, edit the footage to create short films with closed captioning for future marketing or digital outreach utilization, and deliver completed video(s) by dates determined with the Science Outreach Director.

Videographers will discuss filming, editing, and delivery schedules as well as the expectations for finished video products with the Science Outreach Director before each camp they are assigned. Videographers are expected to be efficiently responsive to Science Outreach staff comments on videos before finalizing videos and posting them to requested social media channels.

Individuals should be punctual, creative, dynamic, and know how to use Final Cut Pro or Premiere editing software or have skills in other software to produce quality videos under time‑sensitive deadlines.

Science-U videographers work up to 20 hours per week, so this position is ideal for students who need summer hours for class or other obligations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success and enthusiasm for video production, especially in a youth setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance.

BENEFITS

A typical work week for most camps is 20 hours, with an hourly wage starting at $12.70 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of interest and any relevant experience, along with a resume. Applicants must also provide the names and contact information for at least two references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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