Student Photographer/Videographer
liberty · Lynchburg, VA ·
- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Creative
The Photographer / Videographer Student Worker position is responsible for filming and editing video projects for promotion, department needs, and social media, promoting Campus Recreation at various events, and assisting in marketing strategies. The candidate must be capable of taking direction and constructive criticism and working in a team environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Take and edit photos of department facilities, programs, and various marketing photoshoots for print and digital materials.
Film and edit video projects for event promotion, department needs, and social media as assigned.
Responsible to assist with maintenance of Campus Recreation marketing equipment.
Assists with adherence to the Campus Recreation style guide, ensuring compliance with University policies.
Assist in promotional tables or events to provide a well-rounded promotion of Campus Recreation events or facilities.
Frequently assist with events and/or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
Work in a team environment with other designers, photographers, and videographers.
Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
Remain up to date on industry standards or trends.
Perform all other tasks assigned by the Photo/Video Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Additional information may be found here
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current Liberty University student
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
Experience with photography, videography, and video editing
Experience and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom)
Ability to work within a brand and respond positively to constructive criticism
Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)
Preferred Qualifications
Majoring in Digital Media, Communications or related field
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to communicate effectively to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Problem Solving
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and outdoor facilities. Both areas are well lit, and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements
Occasional use of one’s personal vehicle is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.
Time Type
Part timeLocation
Onsite
Pay Rate
Starting at $12.77
Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.