Graduate Storytelling Support (Student) (FWS)

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 8,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks a part-time Storytelling Coordinator (student position) to build experiences, grow skills, and contribute to university communications. You will interview and draft articles, produce video content, and craft social media graphics to support the Baker School of Education communications.

Onsite with occasional flexible remote work when feasible. The role requires strong writing, editing, and time management, plus comfort with varied audiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, etc.
• Comfort interviewing a variety of audiences: alumni, faculty, staff, students.

Responsibilities

• Video interviewing alumni, faculty, staff, students, and alumni and for written articles; drafting articles; editing content; compiling the BSE newsletter; photography; creating social graphics for content; posting to social media platforms.
• Learning and using AU's digital asset management systems (HootSuite for social media, filing of videos and photos).
• Report to the BSE Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing; may cover events onsite when timing allows.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with video recording and editing.
• Collaborates across departments to source timely content and engage audiences; helps stakeholders in influencer communities understand faculty work.
• Prioritizes and manages a varied workflow; stays organized; communicates well with team members and AU community.
• Must be dependable, organized, and proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

Video interviewing

Video editing

Content creation

Social media graphics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HootSuite

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Outlook

Job description

Storytelling Coordinator

Department: Baker School of Education

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.

Duties

• video interviewing alumni, faculty, staff, students, and alumni and for written articles; drafting articles; editing content; compiling the BSE newsletter; photography; creating compelling social media graphics to support content; posting to social media platforms; and other duties as assigned.
• The student will learn and use AU's digital asset management systems (HootSuite for social media, filing of videos and photos).
• The position reports to the BSE Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing, and may cover events onsite when timing allows.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with video recording and editing.
• This team member works across departments to source content that is timely, engages and builds relationships with audiences, and helps stakeholders in the influencer community better understand the transformational teaching and research conducted by our faculty.
• This position prioritizes and manages a varied workflow; stays organized; and communicates well with team members, others in SOE, and colleagues in the larger AU community.
• This student must be dependable, organized, and skilled with the Microsoft Office suite.

Essential Functions

• Compile questions, schedule interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Interviews subject either over email, Zoom, or ideally in person so it can be recorded on video.
• Edit videos in professional manner for posting on social media, YouTube.
• Assist with planning and executing of marketing campaigns.
• Other duties as determined by the Department Manager.
• Onsite for video interviews, remote work flexibility, based upon need.
• May request occasional evening, in-person or virtual, event attendance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work and Salary

Part-time. 10 hours per week.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, etc.
• Comfort interviewing a variety of audiences: alumni, faculty, staff, students.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with social media promotions beyond personal use.
• Video recording and editing experience.
• Knowledge of, or interest to learn, social media aggregator HootSuite.
• Knowledge of, or interest in marketing, influencing, or visual arts.
• Prior office experience is helpful.

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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Equal Opportunity Statement

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.