WS - FMA Program Assistant Level II - FWS

FMA PROGRAM ASSISTANT Level II

Division: CAS                  Department: FMA        Experience: Intermediate

Job Code: FWSFMAHUPRGASST2          Supervisor/Reports To: Andrew Reed

Start Date: 8/25/2026

This assistant supports a variety of shoots and editing projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience in media production. They work closely with faculty and advanced  assistants to create high-quality content and help maintain the FMA lab. Ideal for students with a solid foundation in media skills and a desire to grow creatively and technically.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

1. Assist in the production of video content, including shooting, lighting, and editing support (T, CT, TW)
2. Support upper-level assistants and faculty on media projects and class shoots (C, TW, P)
3. Help maintain FMA Lab organization and assist fellow students with projects (L, TW, CSD)
4. Contribute ideas to media projects, collaborating with other assistants and faculty (CT, TW)
5. Collaborate with Pike TV staff to support live campus events and sporting broadcasts in a hands-on support capacity (TW, T, P)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Canva, Video Cameras, Lighting Equipment, Sound Recording, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written & verbal communication, customer focus, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm; closed on weekends. Hours flexible to accommodate class schedules and events.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling

Number of Positions: 2

Pay Rate: $10.50/hour

Location: Armington 458

To Apply: Complete required sections of application and upload resume.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.