CougarPathway ID: 79791

APPLICANT MUST HAVE SUMMER 2022-2023 COLLEGE WORK STUDY FUNDING

Position: Assistant Video Editor, Houston History Magazine
Reports To: Houston History, Managing Editor – Welcome Wilson Houston History Collaborative

Salary: $9.00 -$11.00  / hour, or determined by supervisor

Job Status: Part Time (approx. 20 hours per week)

The person in this position will be responsible for editing audio and video files of interviews collected as part of the UH-Oral History of Houston and preparing them for inclusion in the Houston History Archives in Special Collections at the University of Houston.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Edits audio and video files of interviews — 85%

• Work with the Houston History managing editor to select and prioritize interviews to be edited.
• Prepare and edit video / audio files with introductory and closing credits, transitions, inserting necessary slides and information, editing audio and video to improve clarity of content.
• Research unfamiliar names, places, and terms for spelling accuracy
• Write abstracts and keywords for interviews
• Edit abstracts and keywords done previously by interviewers.

2. Recording and Editing CPH Event Content— 15%

• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Assist with proofreading articles for upcoming issues of Houston History
• Assist in preparing webpages for articles in magazine (training provided)
• Select clips from interviews for use on magazine website
• Assist with public events for Houston History as needed

3. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate initiative, excellent communication skills, adaptability, be detail and results-oriented, and work well in a team environment.

 Familiarity with video, audio, or image-editing software is absolutely necessary, preferably with Mac software such as iMovie, or Adobe Premiere

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee spends the majority of the work hours sitting but is free to adjust his or her work station to stand. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education/Experience:

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree and have related administrative or clerical experience.

Language Ability:

Proficient in English, with good spelling and research skills. Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not a requirement.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Computer Skills:

The individual should have demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of WordPress and video/image editing is helpful but not required. The candidate must know how to perform basic research on the Internet.

Required Work Schedule:

Work schedule to fit within normal CPH work hours: Weekdays, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. No weekends. On-campus only. Work schedule to be coordinated with the Magazine managing editor to ensure flexibility for student course work / class work.

Salary Level:

$9.00-$11.00 per hour

Desired Skills:

Good communication skills
Detail-&-Results Oriented
Microsoft Word
Proficient in English
Related clerical / administrative experience
Basic Internet Research Skills
Good spelling skills
Works well with a team

Major Required:

All Majors

GPA:

3.0 preferred

Documents Required for Application: 

• Current resume or CV
• A Cougar Pathway application

To learn more about the position and to apply, please log into Cougar Pathway

COUGARPATHWAYS JOB ID: 79792

APPLICANT MUST HAVE SUMMER0 2022-2023 COLLEGE WORK STUDY FUNDING

Position: Houston History Magazine Intern

Reports To: Houston History, Managing Editor – Welcome Wilson Houston History Collaborative

Salary: $9.00 -$11.00  / hour, or determined by supervisor

Job Status: Part Time (approx. 20 hours per week)

This position assists in producing the Houston History magazine and website by working with the staff to coordinate magazine content, social media, and web presence.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in moving Houston History magazine through the publication process— 75%
a. Attend weekly staff meetings
b. Proofread and edit articles for upcoming issues of Houston History
c. Write and publish articles as agreed upon with managing editor
d. Select clips from interviews for use on magazine website
e. Assist with public events for Houston History as needed
f. Assist in planning issues for future publication
g. Assist in obtaining images for articles, writing captions, and doing additional research to verify or add to material in submitted articles.
h. Assist in conducting interviews when necessary.

2. Create web pages for magazine articles – 20%
a. Create and proofread web content for each article appearing in magazine. (training provided)
b. Select relevant digital material from the web to complement articles
c. Learn to create short films to accompany material on webpages
d. Complete cash and credit card handling training

3. Attend magazine events to launch new issues as needed and assist in sale of magazines. 5%

4. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have good communication skills, show initiative and adaptability, be results-oriented, and work well with others.

Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously; communicates clearly and persuasively across all mediums, be detail oriented and contribute to building a positive collaborative environment.

Education/Experience:

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree and have related administrative or clerical experience.

Language Ability:

Proficient in English, with good spelling and research skills. Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not a requirement.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Computer Skills:

The individual should have demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of WordPress and video/image editing is helpful but not required. The candidate must know how to perform basic research on the Internet.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. The employee spends the majority of the work hours sitting but is free to adjust his or her work station to stand. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Work ScheduleRequired:

Work schedule to fit within normal CPH work hours: Weekdays, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. No weekends. On-campus only. Work schedule to be coordinated with the Magazine managing editor to ensure flexibility for student course work / class work.

Number of Openings:

4

Salary Level:

$9.00-$11.00 per hour

Desired Skills:

Good communication skills
Detail-&-Results Oriented
Microsoft Word
Proficient in English
Related clerical / administrative experience
Basic Internet Research Skills
Good spelling skills
Works well with a team

MajorRequired:

All Majors

GPA:

3.0 preferred

Documents Required for Application:

• Current CV or resume
• A Cougar Pathway application

To learn more about the position and to apply, please log into Cougar Pathway

COUGARPATHWAYS JOB ID: 79794

THIS POSITION HAS ALREADY BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. 

COUGARPATHWAYS JOB ID: 79793

APPLICANT MUST HAVE SUMMER0 2022-2023 COLLEGE WORK STUDY FUNDING

Position: Assistant Video Editor, Houston History Magazine
Reports To: Houston History, Managing Editor – Welcome Wilson Houston History Collaborative

Salary: $9.00 -$11.00 / hour, or determined by supervisor

Job Status: Part Time (approx. 20 hours per week)

This position assists handling administrative and clerical duties for the Houston History magazine. This person will also have the opportunity to get involved in producing the magazine.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in performing administrative and clerical duties—70%
2. Filing
3. Prepare subscription renewals for mailing
4. Assist in maintain subscriber database
5. Assist in targeting community outreach for the magazine
6. As time permits, assist in moving Houston History magazine through the publication process— 25%
7. Attend weekly staff meetings
8. Proofread and edits articles for upcoming issues of Houston History
9. Select clips from interviews for use on magazine website
10. Assist with public events for Houston History as needed
11. Assist in planning issues for future publication
12. Attend magazine events to launch new issues as needed--5%
13. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have good communication skills, show initiative and adaptability, be results-oriented, and work well with others.

Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; communicates clearly and persuasively across all mediums, be detail oriented and contribute to building a positive collaborative environment.

Education/Experience:

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Administrative or clerical experience is a plus.

Language Ability:

Proficient in English, with good spelling and communication skills.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Computer Skills:

The individual should have demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Excel and Access are a plus. The candidate must know how to perform basic research on the Internet.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. The employee spends the majority of the work hours sitting but is free to adjust his or her work station to stand. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Work Schedule:

To be negotiated with the Houston History Magazine managing Editor

Number of Openings:

4

Salary Level:

$9.00-$11.00 per hour

Desired Skills:

Good communication skills
Detail-&-Results Oriented
Microsoft Word
Proficient in English
Related clerical / administrative experience
Basic Internet Research Skills
Good spelling skills
Works well with a team

MajorRequired:

All Majors

GPA:

3.0 preferred

Documents Required for Application:

• Current CV or resume
• Cougar Pathway application 

To learn more about the position and to apply, please log into Cougar Pathway