Photography & Videography, Student Assistant Specialist

Position Availability: Position Availability: This position is available starting 8/27/2025 and will be open until filled. Position Title: Photography & Videography, Student Assistant Specialist Requisition Number: 0406073648 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Mannes/Admin. Office Responsibilities: The Communications/Strategic Initiatives team at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Photography & Videography, Student Assistant Specialist. We’re looking for a responsible, self motivated, and collaborative individual to support the College of Performing Arts Communications/Strategic Initiatives Department. Reporting to the Manager of Performance and Event Communications this is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in photography, videography, and marketing, and have a passion for documenting live performing arts events.

Both Federal Work Study (FWS) and On Campus Student Employment (OCSE) applicants will be considered.

The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES Be available on-site to photograph College of Performing Arts events, performances, rehearsals, interviews and portraits as scheduled. Label and deliver edits in a timely and organized manner via email or a shared cloud drive Videography for social media: capture and post video and photos for social media marketing Create and edit social media content and postings Additional duties as assigned

WORK MODE On-Campus Position – Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. Sessions are on-site or at off-site performance venues. Editing and media delivery can be done on site or remotely.

SALARY RANGE Hourly Rate: $17.00

Hours per Week: 2-15 hours per week depending on the amount of events at a given time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS Submit a resume, cover letter, and photography or portfolio examples through the application portal in careers.newschool.edu. The photography or portfolio examples should be submitted as an “Other Document” through your application. Submissions must be received by August 15, 2025. (Optional) Applicants with Federal Work Study should submit their FWS award letter.

Minimum Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Photography experience Matriculating in a photography degree or concentration Social media marketing experience or high proficiency as a social media user Experienced or able to learn and develop fluency in The New School’s suite of applications including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Promptness, reliability, professionalism and adherence to scheduled call-times Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Current student in a Parsons School of Design or College of Performing Arts degree program at The New School Recipient of Federal Work Study award Experience photographing performing arts events, including music and theater