Beacon Video Producer

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Join our award-winning online student newspaper as a video producer! The Beacon Video Producer is responsible for creating high-quality video content for the University of Portland’s student newspaper, The Beacon. This role involves capturing, editing, and producing short videos for various sections of the publication, including news, lifestyle, sports, opinion, and promotional material. The producer will collaborate with reporters, attend staff meetings, and contribute story ideas. This is a stipend-based position ($1800/year) requiring access to video equipment and editing software. While no prior journalism experience is necessary, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in video production and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA .

Requirements

• Own or have access to a video camera or DSLR that shoots good video
• Access to editing software
• Must be available to regularly shoot video on UP’s campus but not required to live on campus
• Proficiency at shooting, editing, and producing high-quality short videos with audio.
• At least a 2.5 GPA .
• Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.

Nice To Haves

• No journalism experience required.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality video content
• Capturing, editing, and producing short videos for various sections of the publication, including news, lifestyle, sports, opinion, and promotional material
• Collaborating with reporters
• Attending staff meetings
• Contributing story ideas

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed