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.

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.