Video Production Student Worker

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Video Production Student Worker to assist in planning, filming, editing, and producing video content for training, education, and promotional use. The role supports branding standards and deadlines across departments on campus.

Responsibilities include operating cameras, audio, and lighting; editing with Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro; organizing media; and collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of video and film production techniques, including camera operation, composition, and lighting principles.
• Basic understanding of microphone setup, audio recording, audio mixer operation, and teleprompter use.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, creativity, and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras, audio, and lighting equipment, and capture high-quality footage.
• Edit videos using industry-standard software, and create graphics and captions.
• Organize digital media files and support live or recorded event productions.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet objectives, branding standards, and deadlines.

Skills

Camera operation

Audio setup

Lighting principles

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Apple Final Cut Pro

Logic Pro

Job description

Video Production Student Worker

Hiring Department: Academic Affairs

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Sep 21, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

A previous video production portfolio will be reviewed during the interview process. Position is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

TheVideo Production Student Worker assists with the planning, filming, editing, and production of video content for training, educational, and promotional purposes.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras, audio, and lighting equipment, and capture high-quality footage
• Edit videos using industry-standard software, and create graphics and captions
• Organize digital media files and support live or recorded event productions
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet objectives, branding standards, and deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of video and film production techniques, including camera operation, composition, and lighting principles
• Basic understanding of microphone setup, audio recording, audio mixer operation, and teleprompter use
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, creativity, and a willingness to learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with non-linear editing (NLE) workflows and video post-production processes
• Experience with editing and production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and other audio editing applications
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production equipment, manage media assets, and produce polished video and audio content while following established production standards

Salary Range $15.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• Work to be performed in typical office environment

Career Competencies Gained: Video storytelling and multimedia production Content creation and hands-on production experience

Required Materials

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• References (from former supervisors)

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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