Student Assistant - Multimedia Producer

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant - Multimedia Producer

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

* Must be a currently enrolled University of Florida student (minimum 2.0 GPA).

* Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop).

* Experience with DSLR/mirrorless camera operation, lighting, and audio recording.

* Must be available to work on-campus at the Norman Gym Building.

* Ability to commit to 10 hours per week.

Job Description:

Digital Worlds Institute in the College of the Arts seeks a Multimedia Producer. The Multimedia Producer is responsible for the visual identity and media production for the Digital Worlds Institute. This role involves capturing and editing high-quality video and photographic content to document institute events, student projects, and interdisciplinary initiatives. The Multimedia Producer reports to the Associate In Advising and Associate Director and works in close collaboration with the Social Media & Communications Coordinator to align visual assets with the institute's broader marketing strategy.

* Work directly with the Social Media & Communications Coordinator to plan and execute multimedia content.

* Film and photograph projects highlighting Digital Worlds programs, student spaces, and interdisciplinary experiences.

* Edit short-form video content (Reels style) and long-form features for the website and social channels.

* Maintain care of photo and video equipment; organize and archive the institute's digital media library.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue.

We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who co-creates a workplace that promotes pluralism, curiosity, open discourse, and the well-being of all, while striving for professional and organizational improvement. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.

Expected Salary:

$15 an hour

Preferred:

* Possess solid filming, photography, and editing skills, with the ability to craft and maintain a consistent voice and tone with imagery.

* Experience with industry-standard techniques for sound, lighting, and camera equipment.

* Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and an eye for detail and accuracy.

* An interest in thinking creatively, strategically, and collaboratively.

* Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consideration, all application documents must be submitted by July 31st, 2026.

Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Online applications must include the following: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information of three professional references; and (4) portfolio or work sample (links to at least two examples of edited video projects - e.g., event recap, short form interview, or promotional reel- and one example of high quality photography.

The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

About COTA and the University of Florida:

Digital Worlds Institute (DW) is an interdisciplinary institute that offers academic and research programs at the intersection of the arts, communications, and technology. Founded in 2001 as a partnership between the College of the Arts and the College of Engineering, DW has grown its initiatives across additional units including the Colleges of Education, Journalism & Communications, and the Health Sciences. DW offers both a graduate and an undergraduate program in Digital Arts & Sciences.

By bringing together the talents of UF faculty, students, and staff in a multifaceted collaborative environment, the Institute serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research and teaching that would not have occurred within the confines of any one college or department. Through the use of interactive tools and technologies, the Institute promotes transdisciplinary creativity across…