Position Introduction: The LLC is seeking a skilled and self-driven student to serve as its Media Producer & Videographer. The department has invested in professional-grade equipment — DSLR cameras, a video recorder, LED lighting, lavalier microphones, shotgun microphones, tripods, and supporting accessories — and needs someone who knows how to use them well.
This role is responsible for planning, shooting, and editing high-quality video content for the MLLL department: faculty and student interviews, event documentation, promotional videos, and short-form social content. The right candidate is technically capable, creatively curious, and comfortable both behind the camera and in the edit suite. Day-to-day LLC support duties are a shared team responsibility alongside the primary production work.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: - Video Production & Shooting
- Plan and execute video shoots for faculty interviews, student spotlights, promotional content, and departmental announcements
- Operate DSLR cameras, video recorders, and wireless webcam equipment to capture broadcast-quality footage
- Set up and operate LED lighting rigs, lavalier (lav) microphones, and shotgun microphones for indoor and outdoor shoots
- Direct interview subjects and coordinate on-set logistics to ensure a smooth, professional shoot experience
- Shoot short-form content (Reels, YouTube Shorts) for social media in coordination with the Social Media Strategist
- Propose and initiate original video content ideas that serve the department’s promotional and storytelling goals
- Editing & Post-Production
- Edit raw footage into polished, publish-ready videos — including cuts, color grading, audio mixing, lower thirds, and captions
- Adapt edits for multiple formats: long-form (YouTube/website), short-form (Reels/Shorts), and presentation clips
- Manage video upload workflows — exporting, captioning, and publishing to YouTube, Instagram, and the department website
- Maintain organized project files and an archive of raw footage, project files, and finished edits for institutional use
- Event Documentation & Coverage
- Cover departmental events including Language and Culture Day, placement testing season kickoffs, language club events, faculty talks, and workshops
- Capture both planned and candid moments that reflect the energy and culture of the MLLL community
- Photograph events when a second camera operator is not available, contributing to the department’s photo archive
- Equipment Management
- Responsible for the proper handling, storage, and care of all LLC and MLLL production equipment
- Maintain an equipment sign-out log and flag any maintenance or repair needs to the LLC Manager promptly
- Stay current on equipment capabilities and propose workflow improvements when applicable
- LLC Daily Support — Shared Team Responsibility
- Assist students with language placement tests and assessment procedures
- Respond to placement-related emails and direct student inquiries to appropriate resources
- Support faculty and staff with day-to-day administrative and technical requests
- Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional atmosphere in the LLC space
- Work collaboratively with LLC staff and student team members on larger departmental projects
Required Skills: - Ability to speak, read, and write clear, concise English
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong initiative — brings ideas forward and follows through without being prompted
- Able to communicate effectively and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
- Customer service orientation
- Able to work collaboratively within a small, interdepartmental team
- Ability to handle professional equipment with care and responsibility
Advertised Physical Requirements: - Ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others
- Ability to sit or stand for short or extended periods of time
- Ability to engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists, or fingers
- Ability to carry and set up camera equipment, tripods, lighting rigs, and accessories
- Ability to crouch, crawl, bend, or stoop as needed during filming or equipment setup
- Ability to attend on-campus events for live coverage, including some events outside regular business hours
Required Attachments:
Missing documents will result in the application being marked Incomplete. - Resume
- Current OU class schedule (Fall 2026)
- Portfolio sample: a link to a video reel, YouTube channel, edited video project, or any work that demonstrates your shooting and editing ability. Please include a note on what equipment and software was used. No self-identifying content required.
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Required Education: - Must be currently enrolled in the Fall semester as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.
Department Preferences: - Hands-on experience operating DSLR or mirrorless cameras, including manual exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed).
- Experience with external microphones — lavalier (lav) and/or shotgun — and basic audio recording principles.
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
- Experience with LED lighting setup for interviews or studio-style shoots.
- Comfortable directing interview subjects and managing a small shoot environment independently.
- Experience editing for multiple formats (long-form, short-form social, presentation clips).
- Familiarity with color grading, audio mixing, captioning, and basic motion graphics.
- Familiarity with languages other than English (not required, but valued in a multilingual environment).
- Prior customer service or student-facing work experience.
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