Creative Media Assistant (Student Employee)

Job Details

Internal Title: Creative Media Assistant (Student Employee)

Department: Student-Athlete Academic Services

Position Type: STUD - Student Position

Hours per week: 5 hours per week

Normal work schedule: Flexible based off department needs

Estimated Pay: $8.00 – $10.00 per hour

Start Date: August 19, 2026

End Date: May 5, 2027

Job Overview

The Creative Media Assistant for Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) will assist in creating engaging digital content and maintaining the department’s social media presence across Instagram and X. This position provides hands-on experience in content creation while helping the Creative Media Assistant build their professional portfolios and creative skillsets. The Creative Media Assistant will work collaboratively with SAAS staff to highlight student-athlete experiences, promote department initiatives, and increase engagement across social media platforms. This role is a school year position with performance evaluations at the end of each semester to continue employment. We do NOT hire current student-athletes.

Job Duties

1. Content Creation and Media Collection (45%)

• Capture photos and videos during SAAS events, programming, and student-athlete activities
• Assist with creating engaging social media content for Instagram and X
• Record short-form video content and interviews
• Help brainstorm creative content ideas and social media campaigns
• Organize and maintain media files for future use

2. Social Media and Digital Communications Support (30%)

• Assist in maintaining consistent activity across department social media platforms
• Help develop content strategies to increase student engagement and social media following
• Monitor social media trends and assist with implementing creative ideas
• Support promotion of SAAS events, achievements, deadlines, and announcements

3. Newsletter and Office Media Projects (20%)

• Assist with the creation and design of semesterly SAAS newsletters
• Help update and maintain office slideshow displays featuring athletic updates, internship opportunities, student-athlete recognitions, and department announcements
• Support additional creative and promotional projects as assigned

4. Professionalism and Program Expectations (5%)

• Maintain professionalism when representing SAAS and interacting with student-athletes
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills
• Complete assigned projects and content requests in timely manner

Qualifications

Required: Must be an active CCU student. Interest in social media, content creation, sports media, marketing, or digital communications. Familiarity with Instagram, X, and basic content creation platforms (such as Canva and CapCut). Strong communication, organization, and creativity skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Reliable and detail-oriented.

Preferred: Experience managing social media accounts or creating digital content. Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or video editing.