WS - FMA Program Assistant Level II - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville is seeking a FMA PROGRAM ASSISTANT Level II to support various shoots and editing projects within the FMA lab. You will work closely with faculty and advanced assistants to create high-quality content and gain hands-on experience in media production.

Responsibilities include shooting, lighting, editing support, and helping maintain the FMA Lab; ideal for students with a solid media skill set who want to grow creatively and technically.

Qualifications

• Ideal for students with a solid foundation in media skills and a desire to grow creatively and technically.
• Experience with shooting, lighting, and editing is preferred.
• Supports faculty and upper-level assistants on media projects and class shoots.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of video content, including shooting, lighting, and editing support.
• Support upper-level assistants and faculty on media projects and class shoots.
• Help maintain FMA Lab organization and assist fellow students with projects.
• Contribute ideas to media projects, collaborating with other assistants and faculty.
• Collaborate with Pike TV staff to support live campus events and sporting broadcasts in a hands-on support capacity.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

Photoshop

Canva

Video Cameras

Lighting Equipment

Sound Recording

Job description

FMA PROGRAM ASSISTANT Level II
Division: CAS Department: FMA Experience: Intermediate
Job Code: FWSFMAHUPRGASST2 Supervisor/Reports To: Andrew Reed
Start Date: 8/25/2026
This assistant supports a variety of shoots and editing projects while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in media production. They work closely with faculty and advanced assistants to create high-quality content and help maintain the FMA lab. Ideal for students with a solid foundation in media skills and a desire to grow creatively and technically.
Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Assist in the production of video content, including shooting, lighting, and editing support (T, CT, TW)
• Support upper-level assistants and faculty on media projects and class shoots (C, TW, P)
• Help maintain FMA Lab organization and assist fellow students with projects (L, TW, CSD)
• Contribute ideas to media projects, collaborating with other assistants and faculty (CT, TW)
• Collaborate with Pike TV staff to support live campus events and sporting broadcasts in a hands‑on support capacity (TW, T, P)

• Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
• Preferred Skills: Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Canva, Video Cameras, Lighting Equipment, Sound Recording, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written & verbal communication, customer focus, willingness to learn new things.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm; closed on weekends. Hours flexible to accommodate class schedules and events.
• Work Conditions: Normal office environment
• Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling
• Number of Positions: 2
• Pay Rate: $10.50/hour
• Location: Armington 458

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.