Graduate Assistant – Photography & Video Production
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Graduate Assistant – Photography & Video Production
Department: University Relations
Appointment: Graduate Assistantship
Hours: 20 hours per week
Reports to: Multimedia Producer
Position Overview
The Graduate Assistant for Photography & Video Production supports University Relations by assisting with visual content creation across campus. This role provides hands-on experience in photography, video production, and creative operations in higher education. Training will be provided; a strong interest in visual storytelling is essential.
Responsibilities
- Assist with photography and video shoots across campus (events, athletics, social media/marketing content)
- Support setup and teardown of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
- Capture basic still photography after training; assist as a second shooter when needed
- Help manage image and video archives, including file organization, captions, and metadata
- Assist with scheduling, equipment preparation, and shoot logistics
- Support simple editing tasks, exports, and content delivery as skills develop
- Assist with special projects, major events, and seasonal campaigns
Qualifications
- Enrolled graduate student in good academic standing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Dependable, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Willingness to learn camera operation and production workflows
- Ability to lift and carry basic production equipment
Preferred (Not Required)
- Interest in photography, video, or creative media
- Familiarity with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Background in communications, marketing, media, art, or related field
This position is for 20 hours/week of work (300 hours for the spring semester), and it provides a tuition waiver for 9 graduate credits plus a stipend of $3,750 per semester. Please contact Christopher Sponagle for additional information if needed at sponagle@kutztown.edu.