Content Creator (Student) (FWS)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Portfolio development

Job summary

American University’s School of International Service is seeking a Content Creator (Student) to produce video, written, and graphic content for social channels and the SIS website. The role reports to the SIS Director of Marketing and Communications and works with a second student worker on a per-project basis.

Requires current AU undergraduate status with a federal work study award, comfort appearing on camera, and 5–10 hours weekly during Mon–Thu 9–5 in person.

Qualifications

• Current AU undergraduate student with a federal work study award.
• Comfortable appearing and presenting on camera.
• Ability to work 5 - 10 hours per week during Mon - Thurs during 9 - 5 office hours.

Responsibilities

• Appear on camera and help faculty, students, and staff feel at ease on camera for short-form social media video.
• Film and edit short-form video—reels, stories, and interviews—for social channels.
• Develop and execute content ideas across video, graphics, and web with SIS team.
• Draft social media copy for review by communications staff.
• Draft and update content on the SIS website.
• Transcribe interviews from audio to written files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Camera presence

Video editing

Social media content

Copywriting

Transcription

Education

Undergraduate student (AU)

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Department: School of International Service

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Content Creator (Student) will help produce video, written, and graphic content for the School of International Service's social media channels and website. This position reports to the SIS Director of Marketing and Communications and works under the supervision of SIS communications staff on a per-project basis, alongside a second student worker. This is a federal work-study position and requires in-person work (Monday through Thursday, between 9-5). We are especially looking for someone comfortable in front of the camera who can represent SIS and its community well.

Exact responsibilities will depend on the student's skill set and interest areas along with the priorities of the communications office.

Essential Functions

• Must be willing to appear on camera and help faculty, students, and staff feel at ease on camera for short-form social media video.
• Film and edit short-form video—reels, stories, and interviews—for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other SIS channels.
• Work with the SIS communications team and a fellow student worker to develop and execute content ideas across video, graphics, and web.
• Draft social media copy for review by communications staff.
• Draft and update content on the SIS website.
• Transcribe interviews conducted by communications staff from audio to written files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range

• $18.40 - $18.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Current AU undergraduate student with a federal work study award.
• Comfortable appearing and presenting on camera.
• Ability to work 5 - 10 hours per week during Mon - Thurs during 9 - 5 office hours.

Preferred Education and Experience

• We're looking for a curious, creative self-starter who enjoys meeting people and finding stories across the SIS community.
• Editing can be done in the office; some flexibility during the day to film events and campus activity is a plus.
• Please note you will use your own personal phone for video capture.
• This position offers the opportunity to build a professional portfolio.

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.

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