Graduate Assistant Hourly for Media Production Support

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 23, 2024
Graduate Assistant Hourly for Media Production Support Graduate Assistant Hourly for Media Production Support Hiring Department: Instructional Design & Media Production Studio (IDMPS) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1029035 Posting Close Date: 01/31/2025 Salary: Salary: The hourly wage for this position is $31.03 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Instructional Design and Media Production Studio (IDMPS) serves as a new innovation space for the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Our aim is to support instructional innovation across colleges and programs. Reporting to the Media Production Manager at The Studio, the Graduate Assistant would be responsible for assisting with media production initiatives. Graduate Assistants can expect to gain skills and experience in media and video production. Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate on pre-production, including brainstorming, equipment prep, and set organization. Assist with live video production, supporting camera operations, lighting, and audio recording. Contribute to post-production workflows, such as editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics creation. Assist in file management tasks across software platforms. Support the incorporation of visuals and animations into projects. Assist in quality assurance tasks to ensure technical accuracy for video and graphics. Learn to implement accessibility features, such as captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions. Perform other related duties and assist the team in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must be a full time Graduate degree seeking student at UIC. Academic record minimum 3.0 GPA. Familiarity with multimedia editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Audacity). Understanding of accessibility standards and tools for creating accessible content. Ability to gain new skills with openness, dedication, and curiosity. Proactive and detail-oriented collaboration skills. Strong organization skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Passion for storytelling and creative collaboration. Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program involving media production, computer science, education, project management, design, or a related field. Previous experience with video production, editing, or basic graphic design. Knowledge of HTML and CSS. Previous experience in instructional design or media production settings. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas. Basic understanding of general lighting setups, sound recording techniques, camera settings, graphic design tools, motion graphics and animation software. Experience in customer service or working in team settings. Ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly with guidance. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? 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Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13930?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-84b753873f17114fb7edbaf0491f913f