Documentary Film Associate

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: 26 Apr 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title Documentary Film Associate
Posting Number 26TM0115
Department Filmmaking
Overview
Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers–New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers–New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Documentary Film Associate for Mason Gross School of Arts.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Works on documentary film projects in New Jersey as a field producer, cinematographer, sound recordist, or associate editor.
  • Works with the Director of the Documentary Film Lab in gathering and shaping documentary stories.
  • Travels to story-related locations as necessary, to organize and or conduct interviews and/or visual documentation.
  • Uses film/video equipment and software relevant to their respective role (i.e., cameras if cinematographers, sound gear if recordist, editing software if editors or associate editors).
FLSA Nonexempt
Salary Details $34 - $45/hourly
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs
Position Status Part Time
Working Hours 19.5
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience in digital filmmaking.
Certifications/Licenses
  • A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
  • Fluent knowledge of and comfort with film/video equipment and software relevant to their respective role (i.e., cameras if working with camera, sound gear if recordist, editing software if assistant or associate editors) and a sample reel demonstrating these skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
  • Dependent upon role, cameras, sound gear, editing software, etc.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Standing, sitting, walking for extended periods of time, light lifting required.
Special Conditions
  • Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details


Posting Open Date 03/26/2026
Posting Close Date 04/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details

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