Media Production Assistant - PT

About the Role

The Media Production Assistant supports the Manager of Media Production and Editing on the Online Learning Experience (OL‑LX) team with video, photo, and general media needs of Westminster Theological Seminary. This entry‑level, part‑time position is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to build hands‑on production and editing experience and grow within the field. The role is foundational, providing recordings, rough cuts, and organized footage that serve as a starting point for further development by the Manager or other editors. After approximately three months of reliably executing core responsibilities, the Assistant will begin cross‑training in basic motion graphics and color adjustment, with continued growth in scope, responsibility, and pay considered around the six‑ to nine‑month mark.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Live & Event Capture
  • Record lectures and manage the camera or control station during recordings.
  • Support livestream setup and monitoring for classes and events.
  • Take photos at seminary events as needed.
• Production Support
  • Assist with teleprompter and computer setup during recordings.
  • Assist with basic lighting setup.
  • Provide general on‑set support to the Manager of Media Production and Editing.
• Post‑Production Support
  • Create rough cuts and organize and label raw footage and media assets.
  • Add basic captions to video content.
  • Hand off all work to the Manager for further development; this role does not produce final or published deliverables.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission, core values, and goals of Westminster Theological Seminary.
• Working fluency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong organizational habits, including file management and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Comfort operating a camera and taking photographs.
• General comfort with technology and willingness to learn new equipment (teleprompter, lighting, livestream hardware).
• Reliable availability across a variable weekly schedule tied to the lecture and event calendar.
• Affirmation of Protestant evangelical faith and agreement with the historic, Trinitarian Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a camera or other AV equipment.
• Genuine interest in growing into more advanced editing, motion graphics, or production responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Notion and/or Frame.io.

Competencies

• Demeanor
• Organization
• Communication
• Creativity
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Technical Proficiency

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Part‑time, non‑exempt position; approximately 15–20 hours per week.
• Schedule may vary based on the event calendar; early‑morning, evening, or event‑based hours may be required.
• Ability to lift and/or move camera, lighting, and AV equipment as needed.
• On‑site presence required for lecture recording, livestream support, and events; residence in the Glenside area required.
• Remote work may be assigned for post‑production tasks.

Schedule

Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with a variable schedule tied to the lecture and event calendar. Some early‑morning, evening, or event‑based hours may be required.