Production Assistant

Posting Details Student Title Classification Information Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39182 Job Number SE180724 Position Information Department or Unit Name Theatre Position Headcount 2 Position Title Production Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad and Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor John Beniitz Supervisor Email selliott@chapman.edu Scheduling Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx) Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Projected End Date 05/23/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs Position Summary Information Job Description Summary Provide filming/editing/production support for spring semester Screen Acting classes. Responsibilities Production support will include prep, filming and editing of exercises and short scenes for BFA in Screen Acting classes. Will work with other work study student(s) on production including basic gaffing, sound, cine and editing. Editing will include adding music, basic titles, sound and basic color correction. Required Qualifications Functional understanding of editing, sound, lighting and cine. Note: Fall 2026 Sections 01 meets Monday from 9:30-12:20 and 03 meets Wednesday from 9:30-12:20. Sections 02 meets Monday from 1:00-3:50 and 04 meets Wednesday from 1:00-3:50. POSITION NEEDS SOMEONE FOR SECTION 04 AND POSSIBLY ONE OF THE OTHER SECTIONS Desired Qualifications Preference given to work study students. Special Instructions to Applicants The department will contact specific applicants for an interview once applications have been reviewed. Federal Work Study is preferred. Budget Information Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS