Signal Photo & Video Producer (Student Assistant)

The California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Turlock is seeking a Signal Photo & Video Producer (Student Assistant). You will produce multimedia content supporting the editorial mission of the Signal while contributing original stories per semester.

The position requires at least one semester of related experience and a passion for news. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of six units, and the pay ranges from $16.90 to $18.00 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates at least one semester of work at the Signal or comparable experience.
• Demonstrates a passion for news.
• Demonstrates desire to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce photos, videos, and graphics to support the editorial mission.
• Contribute a minimum of 5 original stories per semester.
• Conduct instructional workshops for reporters.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere)

Basic understanding of AP Style

Ability to post to WordPress CMS and YouTube

Passion for news

Team collaboration

Education

Registered undergraduate students with minimum 6 units

Post-baccalaureate students must be registered with minimum 4 units

Job description

Signal Photo & Video Producer (Student Assistant)

Job no: 558782
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Excluded, Part Time

Position Summary

Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in The Signal, English department.

Start Date

Position available on or after June 15, 2026, and ending on or before August 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Description / Duties

• Produce photos, videos, and graphics to support the editorial mission of the Signal.
• Contribute a minimum of 5 original stories to the Signal per semester (3 photo essays, 2 videos).
• Provide ongoing instruction to editors and reporters.
• Conduct instructional workshops as needed for reporters.
• Create infographics as needed.
• Contribute to story budget production and updates.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates at least one semester of work at the Signal or comparable experience.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of AP Style.
• Demonstrates a passion for news.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere).
• Demonstrates the ability to post images and videos to WordPress CMS and YouTube.
• Demonstrates a desire to work with a team.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

Salary Range

$16.90 - $18.00 per hour. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist(s).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety–related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Application Process

To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and résumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.