Video Production Assistant

Baylor Careers • Waco, TX

110d

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Video Production Assistant who will ensure resource handling and maintenance to support video content for university courses and other video projects within the Experiential Learning department. The Grip/PA acts as production generalist, both studio and location, for setup/strike, camera support, lighting, audio, control room operation, and safety while on set. This role assists in logistical, equipment delivery/setup/strike/movement/return, and material and human needs for video production. This is a temporary, 2-year assignment.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree and less than one year of relevant work experience is required
• A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are preferred
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Preset (day prior), setup, strike and on set support of both studio and field-based video projects including gear prep (battery charging, inventory, assembly), delivery, setup, operation, strike, and return
• Enter faulty equipment into a repair queue, tracking progress until gear is returned for operation
• Assist in studio and location during shoots and fill in open positions where needed (2nd camera, audio, lighting cues, craft service, lunch orders, etc.)
• Maintain organization of gear & accessories, keep studios neat, clean and orderly, ready for next session, tours of studio, and other mechanical needs
• Work with the Manager, Academic Video Production and the Director of Experiential Learning to improve processes, workflows, communication and project management and scheduling software use
• Maintain inventory of expendables, re-ordering where necessary to maintain smooth, continuous operation of the studios
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous time off
• Tuition remission
• Outstanding automatic retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree