Student Worker – Videographer, Football

Job Position(s): Student Worker - Videographer, Football

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting student videographers for The Nevada Wolf Pack Football Team. This job would entail filming practices, workouts and home games as well as the possibility to travel and film away games. During the spring semester the position will be busy during spring camp from late March to early May. Fall semester will be busier with fall camp starting in early August and the season running until late December. Candidates who will be in Reno before the fall semester begins to film fall camp is a plus. This position works closely with various computer applications to edit footage and upload it for the coaches and players review.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will be responsible for setup and breakdown of their assigned camera and tripod setup before and after practices and games. This includes formatting SD cards and ensuring batteries are charged and have the proper backups.
• Candidates must not have a fear of heights as some filming positions include being perched on a 30-foot scissor lift as well as small crows nest and overhangs around the stadium.
• Candidates will also be responsible for uploading the footage into XOS Thundercloud and editing this footage into individual plays under the coach’s instructions.
• This position requires extended amount of time outdoors in the elements.  This will include practices and games in the rain, snow and wind.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be a Student of the University of Nevada, Reno and must maintain a 2.00 GPA and must be enrolled in at least 12 Credits. A working knowledge of the game of football, understanding the different position groups, formations and being able to identify basic football strategy. Have a high level of computer literacy and ability to learn various computer applications quickly. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines, and have Tuesday and Thursday mornings free from 7:00am-Noon

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a background in videography or experience with video production a plus.

Schedule

Varies depending on practice schedule for Spring 2022.

Must have Tuesday and Thursday mornings free from 7:00am-Noon.

Fall 2022 practice schedule is undecided but must be available on gamedays.

If awarded this position you will receive advanced registration for classes to ensure availability during practice times.

Regulations Regarding Student Employment: Student employees may work a maximum of 25 hours per week during periods of enrollment when classes are in session (Fall/Spring semesters). During breaks (winter, spring, summer) students should not work more than eight hours a day or a 40-hour work week (Sunday-Saturday).

Compensation Grade

Student Employee, Level 1

$8.25/Hour

Contact Information

Search Chair – Joey Albanese jalbanese@unr.edu

Search Coordinator – Cindy Bowling, cbowling@unr.edu

Department Specific Information

The University of Nevada, Reno is a member of the Mountain West Conference with six men’s sports teams and ten women’s sports teams. For more information about Nevada Athletics, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/athletics

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

62.5%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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