Student Photographer​/Videographer

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Student Photographer/Videographer

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00897P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Months per year

This is a pool position. Hours will not be consistent from week to week. Student workers will be assigned individual photoshoots as they fit with their schedules and the needs of the Marketing and Communications Department.

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $ 13.00

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Marketing & Communications at Weber State University seeks a junior or senior student majoring in digital media, multimedia journalism, film studies, visual arts or another photo/video-related field to assist the department’s videographer and photographer. This position covers both photography and videography, but will focus more heavily on photography. This experience can count as a paid internship.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with department videographer and photographer to produce quality media products.
• Assist on photo and video shoots.
• Photographing events and daily life at Weber State.
• Supporting the department in producing media that shares WSU success stories.
• Other office duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should be creative and have strong communication skills; possess good work habits and can assist with multiple projects at a time; have familiarity with pre- and post-production work.

Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking applicants who can represent the university in a professional manner; have a willingness to take direction; have familiarity with cameras, lighting, audio equipment, editing and interviewing; have the desire convey stories through videos and photos.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and under other three samples of your work (or a link to an online portfolio).

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

* This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.,

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling.

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers…