Media Production Assistant - PT

Description

The Media Production Assistant supports the Manager of Media Production and Editing on the Online Learning Experience (OL-LX) team with the video, photo, and general media needs of Westminster Theological Seminary. This is an entry-level, part-time position designed for someone early in their career who is eager to build hands-on production and editing experience and grow within the field.

This role is foundational rather than final-facing: recordings, rough cuts, and organized footage produced in this position typically serve as a starting point for further development by the Manager of Media Production and Editing or other editors. The Assistant works under close supervision and direction, with responsibilities growing over time as skill and reliability are demonstrated.

This role is intended as a growth track for someone who wants to develop as a media professional, not a fixed-scope gig. After approximately three months of reliably executing core responsibilities with minimal supervision (camera and livestream operation, on-time rough cuts), the Assistant will begin cross-training in basic motion graphics and color adjustment under the Manager's direction. Continued growth in scope, responsibility, and pay will be considered around the six- to nine-month mark based on demonstrated skill and reliability.

Duties and responsibilities

Live & Event Capture

• Record lectures and manage the camera or control station during recordings.
• Support livestream setup and monitoring for classes and events.
• Take photos at Seminary events as needed.

Production Support

• Assist with teleprompter and computer setup during recordings.
• Assist with basic lighting setup.
• Provide general on-set support to the Manager of Media Production and Editing.

Post-Production Support

• Create rough cuts and organize and label raw footage and media assets.
• Add basic captions to video content.
• Hand off all work to the Manager of Media Production and Editing for further development; this role does not produce final or published deliverables.

Requirements

Required

• Commitment to the mission, core values, and goals of Westminster Theological Seminary.
• Working fluency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong organizational habits, including file management and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Comfort operating a camera and taking photographs.
• General comfort with technology and willingness to learn new equipment (teleprompter, lighting, livestream hardware).
• Reliable availability across a variable weekly schedule tied to the lecture and event calendar.

Preferred

• Prior experience operating a camera or other AV equipment.
• Genuine interest in growing into more advanced editing, motion graphics, or production responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Notion and/or Frame.io.

Westminster values the following competencies among all employees:

Demeanor - Organization - Communication - Creativity - Dependability - Initiative - Teamwork - Technical Proficiency

Working conditions & Physical Requirements

• This is a part-time, non-exempt position. 
• Approximately 15-20 hours per week is expected.
• Schedule may vary, depending on event calendar and department need; some early-morning, evening, or event-based hours may be required.
• Ability to lift and/or move camera, lighting, and AV equipment as needed.
• On-site presence is required for lecture recording, livestream support, and events, so residence in the Glenside area required; remote work may be assigned for post-production tasks.

Westminster Theological Seminary hires only personnel who belong to a Protestant evangelical church and subscribe to Biblical orthodoxy (belief) and orthopraxy (practice). Employees shall affirm their agreement with the historic, trinitarian Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed. Otherwise, Westminster Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, except as specifically allowed by federal and state law, and basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications and training. Westminster Theological Seminary does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except as religion is a bona fide occupational qualification), sex, national origin, age, disability or any other classification protected by law.

In accordance with the above paragraph, all employees are required to sign Westminster Theological Seminary's Community Life Policy affirming their commitment to Christian belief and practice as described in the policy.