Berklee YouTube Production Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se. The Berklee YouTube team is seeking creative and motivated students to assist with all aspects of video production—including pre-production, production, and post-production—for Berklee’s media channels, including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. We are seeking a student available to start in Spring 2026, with the potential to continue beyond that term. This is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in video production. Beginner experience levels are welcome to apply, though preference will be given to applicants who can provide demo material or samples of previous work. Responsibilities include: Record video in a variety of production environments, including performances, interviews, and on-location shoots. Serve as a camera operator for both performance and interview-based productions. Organize, manage, and edit multimedia assets for post-production. Assist with the setup, breakdown, and transport of video, lighting, and audio equipment. Help maintain the organization and cleanliness of the studio and production office. Position Requirements: Must be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Note: During the summer semester, students may be employed without current enrollment, provided they are pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Must have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Must maintain a valid visa status, if applicable. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Note: First-semester students are eligible to work, even though they will not have an official GPA until the semester concludes. Must be in good disciplinary standing. Must be available to work on Boston campus for the duration of employment. For complete program details, please visit: www.berklee.edu/se Required Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge and skills in video camera operation. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite—especially Premiere Pro—or comparable video editing software. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organized and capable of meeting consistent deadlines. Must be available for weekly team meetings and willing to contribute to brainstorming sessions for creative content development. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends, as needed. To Apply: Please include a brief summary of your experience, areas of interest, and links to any relevant work or portfolio samples. Hourly Rate: $16.97 Hiring Manager: Jeannie Greeley If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment. The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.

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