Student Worker - Multimedia Editor, The Nevada Sagebrush

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a Multimedia Editor for The Nevada Sagebrush.

In a modern media landscape, video and audio content is more valuable than ever, especially on social media. As algorithms prioritize visual content, the production of multimedia content is necessary for any new organization — including The Nevada Sagebrush. The multimedia editor oversees the production of all non-print content produced by The Nevada Sagebrush. This can take the form of weekly podcasts, short videos for an Instagram story, audiograms built for Twitter, or longer videos meant for Facebook or YouTube. Moreover, the editor will be responsible for overseeing (and therefore editing) any volunteer content or content submitted by student freelancers so that it meets the editorial standards of The Nevada Sagebrush.

Applicants should have experience producing multimedia journalism, as well as a strong desire to work with a team a dedication to the content they will be producing. Applicants should also be familiar with the multimedia content already produced by The Sagebrush, and should come prepared with ideas to change, improve or expand upon that content.

Note: Applicants must submit at least 3 clips (either audio, video or both) that showcases applicant’s ability to produce media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the multimedia content produced by or for The Nevada Sagebrush

  • This includes audio (podcasts) and visual (videos produced expressly for social media) content as well as a weekly newsletter produced via MailChimp.

  • The editor must work with and recruit volunteer contributors interested in producing multimedia content
     

• Should be willing to pitch ideas for new audio or visual content and be willing to innovate on the multimedia content already being produced

• Produce, shoot and distribute the Brush Up—The Nevada Sagebrush’s weekly video summary—to all social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Candidate must maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 15 credits

• Candidate must have experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Audition and Premiere

  • Experience with other audio or video editing software is acceptable. However, The Nevada Sagebrush is only equipped with Adobe CC. As such, the multimedia editor should be prepared to edit using the aforementioned programs.
     

• Candidate must have experience with video and audio production as well as writing for broadcast

• Candidate must be familiar with the video and audio equipment available at either the Reynolds School of Journalism lab or the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

  • The Sagebrush cannot provide multimedia equipment of its own. As such, the editor should be familiar with (and approved by the Reynolds School for) the use of the Canon XA10 camera available via the Reynolds School, or the equivalent available from the Knowledge Center.

  • For Sagebrush-produced podcasts, the editor should be familiar with the studio equipment inside Studio 110 inside the Reynolds School of Journalism, or should at least be familiar with the use of audio mixing boards.
     

• Candidate must work well under deadline pressure

• Candidate must be comfortable on mic and camera

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with After Effects or other similar graphics software is highly preferred, but not required

  • The editor should be willing to learn the use and application of graphics effects software

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 6

Hours are subject to change.

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$11.25

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

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 [email protected] .

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)

3-5 Clips – (required) Applicants must submit at least 3 clips (either audio, video or both) that showcases applicant’s ability to produce media.

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.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

 As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute –  the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website .

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