UoA Weekly
Join the UoA Weekly production crew!
What Is UoA Weekly
UoA Weekly is a 1-2 minute student news series created by students for students.
The video series will be published every week on the University of Auckland’s official social media channels and on TV screens throughout the University. Watch to learn of each week’s events, activities, updates, and competitions.
It is a simple, professional, and fun video that greets viewers each week with a single student presenter. No special effects, wild edits, or any distracting B-Roll footage.
How to get involved
We are recruiting, so now is your chance to get involved!
We are looking for Writers, Presenters and Crew Members.
Contact whatson@auckland.ac.nz if you are interested.
Writer Responsibilities
Writers are responsible for the creation (writing) and finalising of each episode's script once a week.
- Preparing and delivering a 1-2 page script (200-500 words).
- Sorting and selecting newsworthy content from various sources.
- Participating in mandatory project meetings (rare/occasional).
Experience: Writers should be fluent in both spoken and written English. Some writing experience is ideal, with experience in journalism preferred.
Presenter Responsibilities
Presenters are responsible for memorising and rehearsing a script, travelling to a filming location and presenting an episode in front of a recording camera once a month.
- Reading, understanding, and rehearsing scripts.
- Participating in programme promotional photoshoots.
- Participating in mandatory project meetings (rare/occasional).
Experience: Prior experience in presenting/public speaking is required. Presenters should be fluent in English.
Crew Member Responsibilities
Crew Members are responsible for the technical execution and delivery of episodes. General crew members are rotated between the positions of Cameraperson, Gaffer, and Runner.
- Cameraperson: responsible for confirming subject focus, lighting, framing, and rolling status.
- Gaffer: responsible for assisting the Director and Cameraperson with the lighting conditions of each filming site and the operation of any reflectors or lighting equipment present at each filming site.
- Runner: responsible for assisting each episode shoot at the Director's direction. Assists other Crew Members and Presenter.
Experience: No experience necessary but some experience with video cameras is preferred for the Cameraperson.
What’s in for me
This is a paid role on a casual staff contract.