Videographer (Career & Leadership Development - CLD)

Office of Career & Leadership Development (CLD)
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK IN-PERSON FOR ALL SHIFTS

ABOUT THE OFFICE:
The Office of Career & Leadership Development (CLD) supports students in making informed decisions about their career paths, education, and employment opportunities. We work in collaboration with employers, recruiters, faculty/staff, and student organizations to connect students with part-time jobs, internships, and full-time career positions. Student Assistants play an important role in representing the office with professionalism and providing a welcoming, helpful experience for all visitors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Videographer Student Assistant will be responsible for creating engaging and informative video content that promotes CLD services, events, and resources. This includes end-to-end production — from concept development to final edits — for content used on our website, social media, and campus-wide marketing efforts.

Note: Approximately 95% of this position focuses on video creation, with 5% dedicated to photography of CLD events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with CLD program areas to determine video and photo needs.
• Regularly attend and capture video/photo at CLD events.
• Create video content for web and social media, including:
  • Concept development
  • Script writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Filming and directing
  • Editing and post-production
• Organize and maintain a digital archive of video and photo assets.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and supply needs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Participate in student assistant team meetings and required trainings.
• Provide a professional, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using DSLR and video cameras.
• Skilled in full-cycle video production (concept to post-production).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro Studio, or similar.
• Understanding of pacing, transitions, and video flow.
• Ability to incorporate motion graphics and special effects is a plus.
• Creativity in presenting career-related content from a student’s perspective.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline-driven.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player.
• Junior or Senior standing and in good academic standing.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
• Available to work in person over Summer 2026 (June 2026-August 2026)

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:

Students hired are subject to performance evaluations to continue in their position every semester.

CLD OFFICE EXPECTATIONS / CULTURE:

• Support CLD events and services through planning and logistics.
• Promote events by distributing marketing materials and tabling on campus.
• Assist with social media and online calendar updates.
• Provide front desk support, including greeting visitors and answering phones.
• Respond to emails or forward them to the appropriate staff.
• Help maintain a clean, organized office and Career Computer Lab.
• Assist other CLD areas as needed (e.g., photocopying, tabling, errands).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit the following by the application deadline:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Link(s) to portfolio or video work samples

📅 Application Review Begins: April 30, 2026

The SFSU Career & Leadership Development (CLD) department is seeking a videographer to join our team.  If you like creating videos from conception to post-production, this job is for you. You must be a current student. Unfortunately, this position is not open to alumni.  

Check out the job description here: https://sfsu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9758484/share_preview

Please feel free to reach out to CLD if you have any further questions.