Student Video Production Assistant

Department

Bureau of Child Research

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

Video Production Assistant will be assisting in all aspects of video development for research promotion at the Life Span Institute. This will include but not be limited to preproduction: concept development and location and subject scheduling; production: will be responsible for all aspects of video production, including videography, lighting and audio, post production: create research stories through editing footage and b-roll, enhancing with motion graphics and branding. Media production may also include online content, and audio production.

• 40% Video Production- Filming and Lighting, Audio
• 40% Post Production- Editing
• 10% Website, Social Media, etc.
• 10% Audio Post Production for Podcasts

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR)

31585BR

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

10 - 15 hours weekly

Contact Information to Applicants

Drew Rosdahl

rosdahl@ku.edu

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere video editing software.
• Experience with video technology, DSLR camera shooting, audio and lighting equipment.
• Video production/editing skills, as evidenced in examples of work or portfolio.
• Problem solving and communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Advertised Salary Range

$16/hr

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sony Alpha series camera (Sony A7S ii).
• Experience in motion graphics (After Effects).
• Experience with writing content and producing media for social media.
• Experience with KU content management system (Drupal).
• Experience with human development and health research.

Position Overview

The position requires experience in all aspects of video production, from creative concept, organized narrative to executing production, knowledge of equipment and detailed post-production editing. This position is eligible for KU Film & Media Studies Internship Credits. The student will work closely with communications team members to develop video and media content for presentations, web and social. Video content may be narrative promotional material, or for research purposes, or instructional or training related. Materials will be produced in studio or on location in research settings including laboratory, classrooms, and in communities. There may be travel required to off-site locations. Must be comfortable and professional working with all subjects, including children and adults with and without disabilities.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

03-Nov-2025

Anticipated Start Date

05-Nov-2025

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application consists of:

• Online application
• Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
• Resume
• Original video samples or a link to a portfolio of examples demonstrating experience instead of individual samples.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application deadline is November 9, 2025, by 11:59PM Central Time.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.