Graduate Assistant - Photography & Video Production

Department: University Relations

Appointment: Graduate Assistantship

Hours: 20 hours per week

Reports to: Multimedia Producer

Position Overview

The Graduate Assistant for Photography & Video Production supports University Relations by assisting with visual content creation across campus. This role provides hands-on experience in photography, video production, and creative operations in higher education. Training will be provided; a strong interest in visual storytelling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with photography and video shoots across campus (events, athletics, social media/marketing content)
• Support setup and teardown of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
• Capture basic still photography after training; assist as a second shooter when needed
• Help manage image and video archives, including file organization, captions, and metadata
• Assist with scheduling, equipment preparation, and shoot logistics
• Support simple editing tasks, exports, and content delivery as skills develop
• Assist with special projects, major events, and seasonal campaigns

Qualifications

• Enrolled graduate student in good academic standing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Dependable, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn camera operation and production workflows
• Ability to lift and carry basic production equipment 

Preferred (Not Required)

• Interest in photography, video, or creative media
• Familiarity with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Background in communications, marketing, media, art, or related field

This position is for 20 hours/week of work (300 hours for the spring semester), and it provides a tuition waiver for 9 graduate credits plus a stipend of $3,750 per semester.  Please contact Christopher Sponagle for additional information if needed at sponagle@kutztown.edu.