Student Videographer & Media Producer (Fall)

Duties

• Plan and execute video shoots for faculty interviews, student spotlights, promotional content, and departmental announcements
• Operate DSLR cameras, video recorders, and wireless webcam equipment to capture broadcast-quality footage
• Set up and operate LED lighting rigs, lavalier (lav) microphones, and shotgun microphones for indoor and outdoor shoots
• Direct interview subjects and coordinate on-set logistics to ensure a smooth, professional shoot experience
• Shoot short-form content (Reels, YouTube Shorts) for social media in coordination with the Social Media Strategist
• Propose and initiate original video content ideas that serve the department’s promotional and storytelling goals
• Edit raw footage into polished, publish-ready videos — including cuts, color grading, audio mixing, lower thirds, and captions
• Adapt edits for multiple formats: long-form (YouTube/website), short-form (Reels/Shorts), and presentation clips
• Manage video upload workflows — exporting, captioning, and publishing to YouTube, Instagram, and the department website
• Maintain organized project files and an archive of raw footage, project files, and finished edits for institutional use
• Cover departmental events including Language and Culture Day, placement testing season kickoffs, language club events, faculty talks, and workshops
• Capture both planned and candid moments that reflect the energy and culture of the MLLL community
• Photograph events when a second camera operator is not available, contributing to the department’s photo archive
• Responsible for the proper handling, storage, and care of all LLC and MLLL production equipment
• Maintain an equipment sign-out log and flag any maintenance or repair needs to the LLC Manager promptly
• Stay current on equipment capabilities and propose workflow improvements when applicable
• Assist students with language placement tests and assessment procedures
• Respond to placement-related emails and direct student inquiries to appropriate resources
• Support faculty and staff with day-to-day administrative and technical requests
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional atmosphere in the LLC space
• Work collaboratively with LLC staff and student team members on larger departmental projects

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall semester as a student at the University of Oklahoma
• Hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status
• Hands-on experience operating DSLR or mirrorless cameras, including manual exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed)
• Experience with external microphones — lavalier (lav) and/or shotgun — and basic audio recording principles
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar
• Experience with LED lighting setup for interviews or studio-style shoots
• Comfortable directing interview subjects and managing a small shoot environment independently
• Experience editing for multiple formats (long-form, short-form social, presentation clips)
• Familiarity with color grading, audio mixing, captioning, and basic motion graphics
• Familiarity with languages other than English (not required, but valued in a multilingual environment)
• Prior customer service or student-facing work experience