Creative Content Work-Study Student Department: Athletics

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a Creative Content Work-Study Student to assist the Athletics Communications Office in developing engaging visual and digital content for NSU’s athletic programs. The role offers hands-on experience in sports photography, graphic design, social media, and digital storytelling.

Responsibilities include capturing photos and video at events, creating game-day graphics, producing highlight reels, and organizing digital archives while ensuring materials align with

Qualifications

• Strong creativity, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture photos and video at athletic events, practices, and special events.
• Assist with creating graphics for game days, final scores, student-athlete recognition, and promotional campaigns.
• Develop engaging social media content highlighting student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs.
• Assist with video editing, highlight reels, and short-form content for digital platforms.
• Organize and maintain digital photo, video, and graphic archives.
• Collaborate with athletic communications staff on content planning and special projects.
• Ensure all creative materials align with Norfolk State Athletics branding guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Tools

Photography

Videography

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Social media content creation

Job description

Job Description

The Creative Content Work-Study Student will assist the Norfolk State Athletics Communications Office with developing engaging visual and digital content to promote the university’s athletic programs. This position provides hands‑on experience in sports photography, graphic design, social media, and digital storytelling.

• Capture photos and video at athletic events, practices, and special events.
• Assist with creating graphics for game days, final scores, student‑athlete recognition, and promotional campaigns.
• Develop engaging social media content highlighting student‑athletes, coaches, and athletic programs.
• Assist with video editing, highlight reels, and short‑form content for digital platforms.
• Organize and maintain digital photo, video, and graphic archives.
• Collaborate with athletic communications staff on content planning and special projects.
• Ensure all creative materials align with Norfolk State Athletics branding guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong creativity, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with photography, videography, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or social media content creation is preferred but not required.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and available to work select evenings and weekends.
• An interest in sports media, graphic design, marketing, or digital communications is preferred.
• Training will be provided.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve‑month period beginning May1 of each year and April30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve‑month period of May1‑April30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources
Phone: 757‑823‑8160
Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Pathways Discover Your Future at Norfolk State University Join a vibrant academic community at Norfolk State University, a dynamic, public, urban institution located in the heart of Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Virginia. With a proud legacy dating back to 1935, NSU is one of just five HBCUs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of 15 public four‑year universities in the state. Our campus is home to more than 5,400 students, including a thriving graduate population that makes up over 10% of our enrollment. NSU offers a supportive and engaging environment across five distinguished academic schools and colleges, led by a dedicated team of approximately 1,000 faculty and staff. With an annual operating budget exceeding $190 million, Norfolk State is positioned for growth, innovation, and student success. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or make a lasting impact, NSU invites you to be part of a community where excellence, purpose, and progress are more than just words — they’re a way of life. Behold the Green and Gold — and apply today! The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of the 7 cities that make up what Is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big‑city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous & accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, & beaches; all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU. NSU Human Resources 757.823.8160