Student Assistant Specialist - Red Dog Productions (FWS)

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Job summary

Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks student staff for the Red Dog Productions videography team to cover university-wide live events and conferences on campus.

The on-campus position offers hands-on training with producers and faculty, opportunities to build a portfolio, and a rate of $17 per hour. Applicants should be current full-time students with interest in film and video production.

Qualifications

• Current FT active student status.
• Knowledge of film and video equipment.
• Technical knowledge of film and video cameras, lenses, lighting, audio.
• Experience with film and video production procedures and protocols, set ups, studio and equipment maintenance.
• Film editing and software experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Shoot HD video and set up equipment including tripod and mics.
• Using editing software, transfer and compress files; edit footage.
• Audio mixing.
• Lighting setup and design for interviews, streaming and still photography.
• Web and social media for video and photography.
• Training in different areas as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Video editing software

Camera & lighting equipment

Job description

Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks student staff for the Red Dog Productions videography team. The assignments include University-wide live events, covering symposia and panel discussions hosted in the auditoriums as well as documenting conferences, exhibitions, social receptions, concerts and lectures. Red Dog Productions will train individuals and they will work alongside producers and faculty advisors to create professional quality, original content that can be added to career portfolio and resumes, while gaining professional experience. Red Dog Productions is currently seeking great candidates to perform the duties of the Production Crew. This is a non-academic worker student staff position that reports to the Manager of Red Dog Productions.

Responsibilities

• Shoot HD video and set up equipment including tripod and mics
• Using editing software, transfer and compress files; edit footage
• Audio mixing
• Lighting setup and design for interviews, streaming and still photography
• Web and social media for video and photography
• Training in different areas as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Current FT active student status
• Knowledge of film and video equipment
• Technical knowledge of film and video cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and support equipment
• Experience with film and video production procedures and protocols, set ups, studio and equipment maintenance
• Film editing and software experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Production experience

Work Mode

On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work.

Hourly Rate

HOURLY RATE : $17/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.