Smart Campus Student Production Technologist - Kentucky Staffing : Job Details

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details

Job Title: Smart Campus Student Production Technologist

Requisition Number: DU13727

Department Name: 3DH00: Auxiliary Services Administration

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $12.00

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED; enrolled as full-time student for Fall 2025 and throughout employment

Required Related Experience: None

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds, stand for long periods, and walk to various locations in a timely manner.

Shift: 7:30AM - 12AM, Sunday through Saturday. Requires night and weekend availability.

Job Summary: The Student Production Technologist supports Smart Campus live events and day-to-day media operations at The Cornerstone. You'll run and assist productions in our Production & Casting Room and Esports Lounge, and during non-event windows create, format, and schedule digital signage and short-form content that aligns with UK brand standards. You'll help maintain gear, follow (and improve) production workflows, and deliver a great experience for students, staff, partners, and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Live Production & Streaming - Operate/assist with switching, graphics, audio, and streaming (e.g., OBS, vMix, TriCaster, NDI). Support hybrid call ingestion (Zoom/Teams) and basic Crestron/AV routing. Execute run-of-show, camera placement, mic checks, and stream health monitoring. Troubleshoot common production issues quickly and escalate when needed.
• Digital Signage & Content Creation - Produce event promos, info slides, motion graphics, and short clips for building digital signage and social cut-downs. Format assets for multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, square) & file specs; add captions. Upload, schedule, QA content in the signage CMS (e.g., Korbyt/Appspace/BrightSign or similar). Follow UK brand guidelines (typography, color, accessibility) /maintain a shared template library.
• Facility, Program, & Guest Support - Keep production spaces organized, labeled, and ready; manage check-in/out of gear. Greet guests, provide tours/front-desk coverage, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment. Assist with event setup/teardown, marketing handoffs, and feedback collection.
• Operations & Continuous Improvement - Document processes, scene files, and presets; suggest workflow improvements. Track basic signage/stream KPIs when available and share quick insights with the team. Adhere to safety and cash-handling procedures; safeguard equipment and credentials.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Clear, professional communication; reliable, organized, detail-oriented. Comfort with production tools/software and basic AV troubleshooting. Ability to learn quickly and follow/run checklists and SOPs.

Preferred Education/Experience: Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop/Illustrator) or Canva/Figma Motion graphics basics (lower thirds, slates, transitions) and captioning workflows Camera, audio, and lighting fundamentals

Deadline to Apply: 08/31/2025

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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