Part-Time Science-U Videographer - Eberly College of Science
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Penn State. Penn State University Park · part-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
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What you'll do
- Film campers and staff during assigned Science-U camp hours
- Turn captured footage into short, captioned films for marketing and digital outreach
- Agree on filming, editing, and delivery timing with the Science Outreach Director
- Revise videos in response to staff feedback, then post approved versions to requested social channels
What you bring
- You have demonstrated video-production ability and genuine interest in working in a youth setting
- You can use Final Cut Pro, Premiere, or another editing program to create quality video quickly
- You communicate clearly, stay organized, and reliably follow an advance schedule
Who this fits
This part-time role suits a creative, punctual videographer who can work under time-sensitive deadlines with campers and staff. You will work up to twenty hours weekly during summer camps, with schedules set in advance. The position requires Pennsylvania State Police, child-abuse-history, and federal fingerprint clearances.
From the employer
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Videographer positions in the Science-U summer science camp program.
For assigned camps, Science-U videographers are expected to take the necessary digital movie footage of Science-U campers and staff during program hours, edit video footage to create short films with closed captioning for future marketing or digital outreach utilization, and deliver completed video(s) by dates determined with the Science Outreach Director.
Videographers will discuss filming, editing, and delivery schedules as well as the expectations for finished video products with the Science Outreach Director before each camp they are assigned. Videographers are expected to be efficiently responsive to Science Outreach staff comments on videos before finalizing videos and posting them to requested social media channels. Individuals should be punctual, creative, dynamic, and know how to use Final Cut Pro or Premier editing software or have skills in other software to produce quality videos under time-sensitive deadlines.
Science-U videographers work up to 20 hours per week, so this position is ideal for students who need summer hours for class or other obligations.
Requirements:
Demonstrated success and enthusiasm for video production, especially in a youth setting
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance
Benefits: A typical work week for most camps is 20 hours, with an hourly wage starting at $12.70 per hour.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of interest and any relevant experience, along with a resume. Applicants must also provide the names and contact information for at least two references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Please visit Science-U Employment Opportunities for a complete listing of all Science-U positions available.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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