Video Production and Broadcast: High School Work Study/Internship

Sun Prairie Area School District; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Prairie Area School District is seeking a Video Production and Broadcast Intern/Contractor to set up, operate and manage video equipment for district meetings and livestreams. Responsibilities include working with cameras, microphones, and streaming software, with occasional editing and YouTube uploads.

The role requires careful planning, equipment checks, and providing information to participants, with a starting wage of $15 per hour; district-wide events; contract hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Assess facilitator and district objectives for recording board meetings and other district meetings, including required camera angles, audio needs, and platform (e.g. YouTube livestream vs. recorded upload).
• Monitor Google Calendar and district meeting notices to maintain a minimum of two-week advance planning for upcoming recorded meetings and events.
• Set up and test all video recording and audio-visual equipment prior to each meeting, including cameras, microphones, mixers, and streaming hardware.
• Operate video recording and/or livestreaming software during board meetings and other designated meetings, monitoring audio and video quality throughout.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with recording, streaming, or AV equipment during a live meeting and elevate to district IT staff when needed.
• Edit recorded video footage as needed (trimming, adding titles/captions, correcting audio) prior to publishing.
• Upload, title, and organize finished recordings on the district's YouTube channel in accordance with district branding and naming conventions.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as charging and inventory checks of cameras, microphones, cables, and related recording equipment; report damaged or missing equipment.
• Greet meeting participants and provide general information about the recording/streaming process when asked.

Job description

Video Production and Broadcast: High School Work Study/Internship JobID: 3622

• Position Type:
  Contracted Hourly
• Date Posted:
  9/21/2026
• Location:
  District Wide

STARTING WAGE: $15 per hour
Summary

Video Production & Broadcast technicians set up, operate, and manage technology and video equipment used to record and livestream Board of Education meetings and other district meetings. Broadcast technicians work with cameras, microphones, and streaming/recording software; occasionally edit and publish finished video content; and work with recordings on the district's YouTube channel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assess facilitator and district objectives for recording board meetings and other district meetings, including required camera angles, audio needs, and platform (e.g. YouTube livestream vs. recorded upload).
• Monitor Google Calendar and district meeting notices to maintain a minimum of two-week advance planning for upcoming recorded meetings and events.
• Set up and test all video recording and audio-visual equipment prior to each meeting, including cameras, microphones, mixers, and streaming hardware.
• Operate video recording and/or livestreaming software during board meetings and other designated meetings, monitoring audio and video quality throughout.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with recording, streaming, or AV equipment during a live meeting and elevate to district IT staff when needed.
• Edit recorded video footage as needed (trimming, adding titles/captions, correcting audio) prior to publishing.
• Upload, title, and organize finished recordings on the district's YouTube channel in accordance with district branding and naming conventions.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as charging and inventory checks of cameras, microphones, cables, and related recording equipment; report damaged or missing equipment.
• Greet meeting participants and provide general information about the recording/streaming process when asked.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of technology and AV equipment including cameras, microphones, mixers, streaming encoders, laptops, and video editing software
• Must demonstrate proficiency through Skill Check testing (basic computer use, file organization, and technology troubleshooting)
• Must have current physical on file with the District Office certifying applicant is able to meet all job qualifications
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds (e.g. cameras, tripods, cases)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear and occasionally required to stand; walk; kneel; and reach with hands and arms to set up equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate decimals and percentages
• Skilled in working with basic scheduling and file-tracking tools (i.e. Excel, Google Sheets)

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including meeting agendas, district policies, equipment manuals, and recording/streaming procedures
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including equipment checklists, recording logs, and meeting/event schedules using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of audiences while responding to requests for information, explaining procedures, and following instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, Board members, district staff, the general public, and others verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with interruptions in an organized manner and prioritize tasks to ensure completion of all job responsibilities within designated deadlines, including live/real-time recording deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and problem solve
• Works cooperatively in a team environment and can manage and delegate as needed
• Knowledgeable of all district, federal and state policies and procedures as required, including open meetings law as it relates to recording and publishing public meetings
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including meeting agendas, district policies, equipment manuals, and recording/streaming procedures
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including equipment checklists, recording logs, and meeting/event schedules using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of audiences while responding to requests for information, explaining procedures, and following instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, Board members, district staff, the general public, and others verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independent and with interruptions in an organized manner and prioritize tasks to ensure completion of all job responsibilities within designated deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and problem solve
• Works cooperatively in a team environment and can manage and delegate as needed
• Knowledgeable of all district, federal and state policies and procedures as required

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.