Documentary Film Associate

New Brunswick, NJ, United States

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Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good.

Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers–New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers–New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Documentary Film Associate for Mason Gross School of Arts.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Works on documentary film projects in New Jersey as a field producer, cinematographer, sound recordist, or associate editor.

Travels to story-related locations as necessary, to organize and/or conduct interviews and/or visual documentation.

Usages of film/video equipment and software relevant to their respective role (i.e cameras if cinematographers, sound gear if recordist, editing software if editors or associate editors.)

Handles pre-production and post-production related to the documentary work.

Works with the Director of the Documentary Film Lab in gathering and shaping documentary stories.

Position Status Position Status Part Time

Hours Per Week 19.5

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Rotating

Work Arrangement

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Position Salary $34-$48 per hour

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

A minimum of two (2) years professional experience in digital filmmaking.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Fluent knowledge of and comfort with film/video equipment and software relevant to their respective role (i.e. cameras if working with camera, sound gear if recordist, editing software if assistant or associate editors) and a sample reel demonstrating these skills.

Dependent upon role; cameras, sound gear, editing software, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing, sitting, walking for extended periods of time, light lifting.

Special Conditions Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 03/12/2024

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 09/12/2024

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Documentary Film Associate Posting Number 24TM0085 Department MGSA - Filmmaking (10239) Overview Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good.

Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers–New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers–New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Documentary Film Associate for Mason Gross School of Arts. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works on documentary film projects in New Jersey as a field producer, cinematographer, sound recordist, or associate editor.

Travels to story-related locations as necessary, to organize and/or conduct interviews and/or visual documentation.

Usages of film/video equipment and software relevant to their respective role (i.e cameras if cinematographers, sound gear if recordist, editing software if editors or associate editors.)

Handles pre-production and post-production related to the documentary work.

Works with the Director of the Documentary Film Lab in gathering and shaping documentary stories.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 19.5 Daily Work Shift Rotating Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $34-$48 per hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

A minimum of two (2) years professional experience in digital filmmaking.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Fluent knowledge of and comfort with film/video equipment and software relevant to their respective role (i.e. cameras if working with camera, sound gear if recordist, editing software if assistant or associate editors) and a sample reel demonstrating these skills.

Equipment Utilized Dependent upon role; cameras, sound gear, editing software, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing, sitting, walking for extended periods of time, light lifting.

Special Conditions Evergreen.

Posting Details Posting Open Date 03/12/2024 Posting Close Date 09/12/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience? Yes

No

* Do you have a minimum of two (2) years professional experience in digital filmmaking? Yes

No

Required Documents Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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