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The Photo & Video Production Assistant creates photography, video, and digital content supporting Housing & Residential Education's marketing, communication, and training initiatives. The role focuses on independently capturing and editing content for events, promotional projects, social media, and other departmental needs.
Working under the direction of the Multimedia Developer, assistants are expected to manage assigned work with limited supervision, make creative and technical decisions in the field, and lead smaller-scale projects when appropriate. This is a hands-on role for students with foundational photography and/or video production experience who are dependable, creative, and comfortable working independently.
Responsibilities
• Capture photo and video content for social media, events, promotional projects, and other departmental needs
• Edit photo and video content using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Determine appropriate shots, composition, exposure, focus, coverage, and technical settings
• Lead assigned tasks and smaller projects from production through delivery
• Operate cameras, audio, lighting, and support equipment
• Organize and manage photos, footage, project files, and media assets
• Apply creative direction while ensuring content meets USF and departmental standards
• Manage deadlines, collaborate with team members, and communicate progress or challenges proactively
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled USF student in good academic standing
• Demonstrated experience in photography and/or video production
• Experience operating a DSLR, mirrorless, or similar camera
• Experience editing photo and/or video content using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Basic understanding of exposure, composition, focus, and photo/video production fundamentals
• Ability to independently capture and edit assigned content with limited supervision
• Portfolio, demo reel, or examples of previous photo and/or video work (must upload portfolio when applying to this position)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in both photography and video production
• Experience creating short-form or social-first photo/video content
• Experience covering events, portraits, interviews, promotional projects, or social media content
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, or other production tools
• Familiarity with lighting, audio equipment, gimbals, and other production equipment
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.