Freelance YouTube Content Creator

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Babson College seeks current undergraduate students for the role of Freelance YouTube Content Creator. This position involves filming authentic 'day in the life' vlogs for our #BabsonUnscripted series, offering a genuine look at student life.

Students will collaborate with our multimedia team, creating engaging content that connects with prospective students. Ideal candidates should be comfortable in front of the camera and have a strong storytelling ability.

Qualifications

• Open to all current undergraduate students at Babson.
• Comfortable being both behind and in front of the camera.
• Prior experience with vlogging or video creation is highly encouraged.
• Strong storytelling and video composition skills are a plus.
• Editing experience is a bonus, but not necessary.
• Personable, creative, and able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Film a 'day in the life' style vlog video showcasing your unique campus experience.
• Give a behind-the-scenes look into your daily life — from academics to extracurriculars.
• Capture authentic moments that reflect what it’s really like to be a Babson student.
• Collaborate with the multimedia team to ensure content meets quality standards.

Job description

Title: Freelance YouTube Content Creator (#BabsonUnscripted)

Rate: $15 per hour

Hours: Project-based (dependent on assignment)

Department: College Marketing

Supervisor: Maggie McGinnis, Multimedia Producer (Email: [e-mail])

Positions Available: Up to 10

About the Role

We’re looking for current Babson undergraduate students to create authentic “day in the life” vlog videos for our YouTube series, #BabsonUnscripted. These videos give prospective students a genuine glimpse into what it’s like to be a Babson student, directly from the students themselves.

Why We’re Hiring

YouTube consistently ranks among the most-used platforms by high school students during their college search process. By sharing real student stories, we want to connect with prospective students in a way that feels authentic and relatable. This content will help bring the Babson experience to life and inspire future students to join our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Film a “day in the life” style vlog video showcasing your unique campus experience.
• Give a behind-the-scenes look into your daily life — from academics to extracurriculars, and everything in between.
• Capture authentic moments that reflect what it’s really like to be a Babson student.
• Collaborate with the multimedia team to ensure content meets quality and brand standards.
• Each project’s scope and hours will be clearly defined before work begins.

Note: This role is focused on filming only; editing is not required. However, editing skills are a plus if you have them!

Qualifications

• Open to all current undergraduate students at Babson.
• Comfortable being both behind and in front of the camera.
• Prior experience with vlogging or video creation is highly encouraged.
• Strong storytelling and video composition skills are a plus.
• Editing experience is a bonus, but not necessary.
• Personable, creative, and able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

To Apply

For any students who have not previously communicated with Maggie McGinnis regarding this role, please submit a few sentences about why you’re a good fit for this role to Maggie McGinnis ([e-mail]). Please include: Why your Babson experience would make for a great vlog — maybe you’re active on campus, in clubs/orgs, have a unique perspective, or simply have a strong interest in sharing your experience.

Any relevant experience with vlogging or video creation (not required, but helpful!). Links to any past video work if applicable (optional).