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BarnardVideographer Graduate Assistant
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationNew York City, NY
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
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Current enrollment in a graduate degree program
Demonstrated experience with video recording and basic editing
Familiarity with video production and sound equipment
Working knowledge of video editing software
Understanding of fundamental videography principles, including camera framing, exposure, lighting, and audio capture
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and reliably meet scheduled commitments
Attention to detail and the ability to anticipate and resolve basic technical challenges
Knows how to operate and set up Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM, tripod, shotgun microphone, XLR cables, headphones, media cards, and reader
Experience recording live events, lectures, panels, performances, or similar programming
Experience working in higher education, cultural institutions, or other live event environments
Familiarity with recording in venues with varied lighting and audio conditions
Experience managing and organizing digital video files for archival purposes
Skills
Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM
video editing software
tripod
shotgun microphone
XLR cables
headphones
media cards
card reader
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Job:
Videographer Graduate AssistantReporting to the Editorial Director in the Office of Communications, the Graduate Assistant will be responsible for capturing high-quality video and audio recordings of events for archival, educational, and institutional purposes.
The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable independently managing video and audio equipment in a variety of live event settings.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Editorial Director in the Office of Communications, the Graduate Assistant will be responsible for capturing high-quality video and audio recordings of events for archival, educational, and institutional purposes.
The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable independently managing video and audio equipment in a variety of live event settings.
Key Responsibilities
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Record lectures, panel discussions, performances, academic presentations, and other campus events as assigned.
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Set up, operate, and break down video and audio equipment, including cameras, tripods, and microphones.
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Ensure recordings are properly framed, properly lit, clearly audible, and consistently captured throughout each event.
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Conduct basic post-production work, including trimming footage, adjusting audio levels as needed, basic color correction and exporting recordings in appropriate formats.
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Organize, label, and transfer video files to ensure recordings are accessible for archival purposes.
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Troubleshoot basic technical issues related to video and audio recording.
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Other responsibilities as needed
Required Qualifications
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Current enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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Demonstrated experience with video recording and basic editing.
•
Familiarity with video production and sound equipment.
•
Working knowledge of video editing software.
•
Understanding of fundamental videography principles, including camera framing, exposure, lighting, and audio capture.
•
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and reliably meet scheduled commitments.
•
Attention to detail and the ability to anticipate and resolve basic technical challenges.
•
Knows how to operate and set up Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM, tripod, shotgun microphone, xlr cables, headphones, media cards, and reader.
Preferred Qualifications
•
Experience recording live events, lectures, panels, performances, or similar programming.
•
Experience working in higher education, cultural institutions, or other live event environments.
•
Familiarity with recording in venues with varied lighting and audio conditions.
•
Experience managing and organizing digital video files for archival purposes.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
•
Record lectures, panel discussions, performances, academic presentations, and other campus events as assigned.
•
Set up, operate, and break down video and audio equipment, including cameras, tripods, and microphones.
•
Ensure recordings are properly framed, properly lit, clearly audible, and consistently captured throughout each event.
•
Conduct basic post-production work, including trimming footage, adjusting audio levels as needed, basic color correction and exporting recordings in appropriate formats.
•
Organize, label, and transfer video files to ensure recordings are accessible for archival purposes.
•
Troubleshoot basic technical issues related to video and audio recording.
•
Other responsibilities as needed
Required Qualifications
•
Current enrollment in a graduate degree program.
•
Demonstrated experience with video recording and basic editing.
•
Familiarity with video production and sound equipment.
•
Working knowledge of video editing software.
•
Understanding of fundamental videography principles, including camera framing, exposure, lighting, and audio capture.
•
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and reliably meet scheduled commitments.
•
Attention to detail and the ability to anticipate and resolve basic technical challenges.
•
Knows how to operate and set up Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM, tripod, shotgun microphone, xlr cables, headphones, media cards, and reader.
Preferred Qualifications
•
Experience recording live events, lectures, panels, performances, or similar programming.
•
Experience working in higher education, cultural institutions, or other live event environments.
•
Familiarity with recording in venues with varied lighting and audio conditions.
•
Experience managing and organizing digital video files for archival purposes.