Student Assistant, Social Media
About The Position
The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking a student videographer and photographer to capture requested events, providing visual content that supports promotion, documentation, and storytelling for the department. The successful candidate will report to the department and will play a key role in building a visual archive of events and initiatives. This position supports the department by capturing photo and video content at requested events, from setup through editing and delivery of final assets. The student videographer/photographer will work closely with department staff to plan coverage for each event and ensure content is organized and delivered on schedule. This role offers hands-on experience in event media production within a university setting.
Requirements
- Matriculated New School student.
- Demonstrated experience operating a camera for photography and/or videography.
- Available a minimum of 10 hours per week, including some evening and weekend availability for event coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Work-Study Award letter preferred.
- First-year student interested in cultivating their skillset over four years.
- Experience with photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar).
- Familiarity with basic lighting and audio setup for event recording.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on-site at events.
Responsibilities
- Capture photo and video content at requested events, including but not limited to lectures, panels, receptions, and student programming.
- Set up and operate camera, lighting, and audio equipment for event coverage professionally and unobtrusively.
- Edit and select photos and video footage for use in promotional materials, social media, and digital platforms.
- Organize and archive raw and edited photo and video files in an accessible, clearly labeled system.
- Coordinate with department staff in advance of events to confirm coverage needs, shot lists, and delivery timelines.
- Deliver edited content within agreed-upon turnaround times following each event.
- Complete other related communications and media tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $20/hr
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
