CEMB - Production Assistant

Production Assistant – Grant-Funded AI Short Film Project This student worker supports a faculty-led, grant-funded short film that combines traditional post-production with generative AI tools. The position is 5–8 hours per week and reports to the project's faculty lead. Duties:

• Edit and assemble picture and sound in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Color correct and finish sequences in DaVinci Resolve.
• Prepare, clean up, and composite still images in Adobe Photoshop.
• Generate and refine AI-created video, audio, and still images using tools selected by the project lead, following written prompts and visual references.
• Organize and back up media, project files, and generated assets according to the project's file structure.
• Track versions and log which prompts, settings, and tools produced each asset.
• Attend one scheduled project meeting each week and come prepared with progress and questions. Expectations:
• Work only during hours that do not conflict with your class schedule.
• Meet agreed deadlines and communicate early if a task will slip.
• Handle project media and grant materials with care and confidentiality.
• Be willing to test unfamiliar AI tools, document what works, and share findings with the team.