Auxiliary Student Videographer / Photographer

About the role

The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Film, edit and produce original, appropriate, and high quality content for Auxiliary Services social media and website focused on the UGA on-campus experience.
• Provide closed captioning, description, metadata, thumbnails, and ensure accessibility for all videos.
• Work closely with the creative team to contribute to the ideation and planning of video projects.
• Be knowledgeable of current video and photo industry trends and techniques.
• Aid during high-level marketing shoots by organizing and preparing video equipment.
• Maintain and organize video equipment and accessories.
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with creating and editing video and photo content.
• Familiarity and experience with cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Suite are desirable.

Qualifications

• Classification Title: Student Assistant
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• UGA Job Code: N/A
• FTE: 0.47

Skills

• Demonstrated experience with creating and editing video and photo content.
• Some ability to independently conceptualize, produce, shoot, and edit original, branded content for the Auxiliary Services’ units online distribution platforms.
• Familiarity and experience with cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Suite desired.

Physical Demands

• Will spend considerable time in the field and on-location.
• Ability to transport, assemble/disassemble, and manipulate equipment.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

• Recruitment Contact Name: Aimee Cheek
• Recruitment Contact Email: aimee.cheek@uga.edu