"Digital Storyteller (Student)"

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Department:

Marketing

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Digital Storyteller will work with the Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications in the AU Career Center. The Digital Storyteller’s primary focus will be to create videos, graphics, and social media content to showcase AU Career Center services and resources and student and alumni success stories.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a process to identify student and alumni success stories; scheduling and conducting video interviews; producing, and editing, these videos and other digital media featuring AU Career Center services.
• Creating video content for social media sites, including Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Competencies:

• Creativity and Storytelling.
• Video as a Resource.
• Oral and Written Communication.
• Feedback and Updates Management.
• Workflow and Deadlines.
• Collaboration/Teamwork.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving.
• Data & Digital Technology.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.
• Student.
• 15 - 17 hours per week.

Salary Range:

$18.10 - $19.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be a current American University student.
• Ability to initiate tasks without direct prompting.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, or willingness to achieve proficiency through self-guided online training, and Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications help.
• Familiarity with operating a professional camera and microphone for photo and video shoots.
• Experience conducting interviews for news stories and developing video and graphics for web and social media.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Previous experience working in an office.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Instagram, YouTube, and social media best practices.
• Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia during period of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop or Illustrator or Canva.
• Familiarity with career services and/or higher education.
• These qualifications would contribute to be successful in the position. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

This position is integral to the AU Career Center’s marketing and outreach work. It is most appropriate for graduate student or an exceptionally experienced undergraduate who seeks a career in marketing or communications. This position is open to students with or without a Federal Work Study award. To apply, submit an AU application via AU Jobs. Consistent with best job search practices, we highly encourage a cover letter and resume with the application. Applications without these documents will still be evaluated. The AU Career Center is a bustling office full of opportunity for part-time student employees. Students work alongside full-time staff members and help to deliver career services and resources to thousands of AU students and alumni. Many student employees remain employed with the Career Center year after year and eventually go on to land high quality internships, national scholarships, and great full-time jobs after graduation.

Other Details:

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.