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Department:
Student Affairs Communication
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Digital Media Assistant will support the Student Affairs
communications team through photography, videography, and digital
content creation. Under the supervision of the Digital Content
Coordinator, the Digital Media Assistant will gain experience in
event photography, videography, digital storytelling for social
media, and digital asset management.
Essential Functions:
1.) Photography
- Capture high-quality photos at Student Affairs and campus
events.
- Color correct and edit photos for social media and other
digital platforms.
- Organize and curate Student Affairs photos in a digital
library.
2.) Videography
- Capture high-quality video at Student Affairs and campus
events.
- Log and color correct video footage for video projects.
- Edit videos for vertical and horizontal formats.
3.) Digital Storytelling
- Produce videos highlighting student organizations and other
student stories for social media (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn,
etc.) and other digital platforms.
Brainstorm and develop new digital student-centric series using
Student Affairs photo and video library for social media.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 7 - 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Full-time undergraduate student at American University.
- Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS)
award.
- Strong photo, video, and communications skills.
- Prior experience with photography and videography is
required.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar software for
photo and video editing.
- Detail-oriented, organized, creative, and able to manage
multiple tasks at once.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Prior experience with Canon DSLR cameras is preferred.
- Prior experience with content creation for social media
platforms (Instagram, YouTube, etc.) is preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- 7 - 10 hours per week during normal business hours with
occasional work outside of traditional hours per job duties.
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.
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E-Verify employer.
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