About the role#
The Photo & Video Production Assistant creates digital content to support the marketing, communication, and training initiatives of Housing & Residential Education. You will work under the direction of the Multimedia Developer to capture and edit content for events, promotional projects, and social media. This is a hands-on role for students who are comfortable working independently and making creative decisions in the field.
What you'll do#
- Capture photo and video content for social media, events, and promotional projects.
- Edit media using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- Operate cameras, audio, lighting, and support equipment.
- Organize and manage photos, footage, project files, and media assets.
- Lead assigned tasks and smaller projects from production through delivery.
- Determine appropriate shots, composition, exposure, and technical settings.
- Manage deadlines and communicate progress to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled USF student in good academic standing.
- Demonstrated experience in photography or video production.
- Experience operating a DSLR, mirrorless, or similar camera.
- Experience editing content using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- A basic understanding of exposure, composition, and focus.
- Ability to independently capture and edit assigned content with limited supervision.
- You must upload a portfolio, demo reel, or examples of previous work with your application.
- Preferred: Experience in both photography and video, short-form social content, and familiarity with gimbals or audio gear.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid position.
About University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research institution founded in 1956. It operates campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The university serves approximately 50,000 students from nearly 150 countries. It maintains a large research program and holds membership in the Association of American Universities.
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