Signal Photo & Video Producer; Student Assistant

Signal Photo & Video Producer (Student Assistant)

Position Summary

Temporary hourly‑intermittent student assistant position available in The Signal, English department.

Position available on or after June 15, 2026, and ending on or before August 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

• Produce photos, videos, and graphics to support the editorial mission of the Signal.
• Contribute a minimum of five original stories to the Signal per semester (e.g., three photo essays and two videos).
• Provide ongoing instruction to editors and reporters.
• Conduct instructional workshops as needed for reporters.
• Create infographics as required.
• Contribute to story‑budget production and updates.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates at least one semester of work at the Signal or comparable experience.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of AP Style.
• Demonstrates a passion for news.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere).
• Demonstrates the ability to post images and videos to Word Press CMS and You Tube.
• Demonstrates a desire to work with a team.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post‑baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

$16.90 - $18.00 per hour. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist(s).

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.