Videographer Graduate Assistant

Barnard College • New York City, NY

17d

About The Position

The Videographer Graduate Assistant reports to the Editorial Director in the Office of Communications. The role captures high-quality video and audio recordings of campus events for archival, educational, and institutional purposes. The Graduate Assistant independently manages video and audio equipment in varied live event settings and performs basic post-production and file organization.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program.
• Demonstrated experience with video recording and basic editing.
• Familiarity with video production and sound equipment.
• Working knowledge of video editing software.
• Understanding of fundamental videography principles, including camera framing, exposure, lighting, and audio capture.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to work independently, and reliability in meeting scheduled commitments.
• Attention to detail and ability to anticipate and resolve basic technical challenges.
• Ability to operate and set up a Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM, tripod, shotgun microphone, XLR cables, headphones, media cards, and reader.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recording live events, lectures, panels, performances, or similar programming.
• Experience working in higher education, cultural institutions, or other live event environments.
• Familiarity with recording in venues with varied lighting and audio conditions.
• Experience managing and organizing digital video files for archival purposes.

Responsibilities

• Record lectures, panel discussions, performances, academic presentations, and other assigned campus events.
• Set up, operate, and break down video and audio equipment, including cameras, tripods, and microphones.
• Ensure recordings are properly framed and lit, clearly audible, and consistently captured throughout each event.
• Perform basic post-production, including trimming footage, adjusting audio levels, basic color correction, and exporting recordings in appropriate formats.
• Organize, label, and transfer video files so recordings are accessible for archival purposes.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues related to video and audio recording.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed