Part-Time Videographer

Biola University • La Mirada, CA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

Creates high-quality video content-camera operating, editing, lighting, audio, and color-grading-to support institutional content needs. Works on small, agile crews to capture interviews, b-roll, events, and studio/location pieces; organizes media for post; and delivers polished edits that meet brand and technical standards. Supports all University Media Production verticals (Marketing, Digital Learning, Biola LEARN, and Biola Media Enterprises/BME).

Alignment with Theological Positions

The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola's Articles of Faith and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Statement of Biblical Principles and Eschatology Teaching Position. As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Film/TV/Media or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience (3+ years) producing, shooting, and editing video.
• Work RequirementsNon-exempt (02), part-time - approx 25 hours/week, 12 months per year; schedule varies by production needs
• Primarily on-site at Biola's La Mirada campus; occasional local travel for location shoots
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends aligned to productions
• Physical: safely lift and move 50 lbs; stand for extended periods; occasional ladder use-reasonable accommodations available per ADA
• Driving: infrequent/optional equipment transport; Valid driver license and MVR clearance required when driving university or rental vehicles
• Deliver assigned deliverables on or before agreed deadlines ≥ 95% of the time.
• Maintain 100% media handoff compliance (naming, foldering, project files) with zero lost assets.
• Stakeholder post-project rating ≥ 4.5/5 on image quality, audio clarity, and color consistency.
• Gear checkout/return accuracy ≥ 98% (no missing items; issues logged within 24 hours).
• DaVinci Resolve Studio: proficient in editing, color (primary/secondary), delivery (codecs, aspect ratios), Fairlight mixing, and basic Fusion.
• Adobe Creative Cloud: competency with Premiere; experience with Photoshop and Illustrator; After Effects and others a plus
• Other apps: PowerPoint, Keynote, Slides
• Camera & Lenses: competency with Blackmagic/Sony/Panasonic systems; manual exposure; log/RAW basics; waveform/false-color use.
• Lighting: three-point fundamentals; outdoor lighting; soft/hard sources; diffusion/negative fill; color temperature management.
• Audio: lav/shotgun placement, gain staging, dual-system basics, timecode.
• Media/Tech: file management, backups, codecs/compression, frame-rate and shutter fundamentals, export presets for web/social.
• Grip/electric basics (C-stands, flags, modifiers)
• Tools: Google Workspace; Frame.io (or similar) for review/approvals.
• Clear, professional communicator with talent and stakeholders; receptive to direction and iterative feedback.
• Highly organized; strong attention to detail under shifting priorities and time constraints.
• Practical problem-solver (noise, mixed lighting, reflections, moiré) with on-set composure.
• Team-first, punctual, and respectful on set; reliable follow-through.

Nice To Haves

• Still photography competency (basic portraits/b-roll)
• Motion graphics/titling familiarity (Fusion or After Effects)
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices for video (caption workflows; readable lower-thirds)
• FAA Part 107 (drone) a plus

Responsibilities

• Cinematography & Camera Ops: Operate video cameras (primary ecosystems: Blackmagic, Sony, and some Panasonic); set exposure, focus, white balance, frame rates; capture steady, well-composed footage.
• Lighting & Audio Support: Set, shape, and balance light ; place and monitor lav/boom mics; minimize noise and reflections.
• Editing & Color (mainly DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere): Ingest/sync/organize; build narrative edits; perform primary/secondary color, noise reduction, basic audio sweetening; export to platform specs.
• Pre-production & On-set Workflow: Prep gear; contribute to shot planning with producers; maintain safe, tidy sets; follow checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Media Management: Apply consistent folder structures and file naming; verify backups; hand off clean project files, proxies (as directed), and exports.
• Quality & Brand Standards: Ensure outputs meet Biola brand, accessibility direction (captions requested/attached per guidance), and technical requirements.
• Collaboration & Communication: Provide progress updates (Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, Kaltura); receive and apply notes; flag risks early with practical options.
• Equipment Care: Assist with packing, transport, setup/strike; report issues; perform light maintenance (e.g., cable management, battery cycling).
• All other duties as assigned that the supervisor determines are appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees