Student Media Videographer - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University seeks a student videographer to manage the library of photo/image/video content for the Department of Student Media, covering SXU events and producing publishable media for The Xavierite and WXAV 88.3FM.

The role requires hands-on photography and video production, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud apps. Weekly staff meetings and office hours are expected, and candidates must be eligible for Federal Work Study.

Qualifications

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY.
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible.
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter.
• Experience In Photography And Video Production Preferred.

Responsibilities

• In charge of all picture content for Student Media including: The Xavierite and WXAV 88.3FM.
• Attends SXU events to supply pictures for publication in The Xavierite.
• Collaborates with student djs and writers in shooting interviews with potential guests.
• Publishes video and photography across Student Media’s various social media platforms.
• Leading member of the Entertainment Committee.
• Has experience utilizing the Adobe Cloud Suite, specifically: Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Attend weekly general staff meeting
• Maintain weekly-posted office hours (4 hours per week).

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Communication

Education

Current Saint Xavier University student

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Summary

The Videographer is in charge of the entire library of photo/image/video content that will be published by the Department of Student Media, both online and internally. She/he will attend official SXU events to take pictures, shoot video, and maintain the archive of The Department of Student Media.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• In charge of all picture content for Student Media including: The Xavierite and WXAV 88.3FM
• Attends SXU events to supply pictures for publication in The Xavierite.
• Collaborates with student djs and writers in shooting interviews with potential guests
• Publishes video and photography across Student Media’s various social media platforms
• Leading member of the Entertainment Committee.
• Has experience utilizing the Adobe Cloud Suite, specifically: Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Attend weekly general staff meeting
• Maintain weekly-posted office hours (4 hours per week).

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Experience In Photography And Video Production Preferred.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

Diversity Statement

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.