Multimedia intern – University Marketing and Communications

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

A public university is hiring a Multimedia Intern to capture and edit photos for various marketing activities. This part-time role requires candidates to be enrolled as students and possess strong photographic skills and familiarity with Adobe software. Interns will gain hands-on experience and need to maintain flexible hours to accommodate evening and weekend events. This 12-hour-per-week position focuses on enhancing the university's visual storytelling through various mediums.

Qualifications

• Must have a working understanding and ability of using post-production Adobe software.
• Resident photo students are preferred.
• Portfolio of excellent images required.

Responsibilities

• Photograph USCU events and campus life.
• Edit photos to select best images for publication.
• Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers.

Skills

Photographic skills

People skills

Post-production software (Lightroom, Photoshop)

Education

Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at University of South Carolina Upstate

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Overview

Multimedia intern – University Marketing and Communications

Posting Number STU00027PO23 • Job Title Student Employee • Internal Title Multimedia intern – University Marketing and Communications • Campus Upstate • College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level • Department UPS Strategic Communications & Marketing • Advertised Salary $10.00 per hour • Location USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC • Part/Full Time Part Time • Hours per week 12

Work Schedule: Weekly scheduled to be determined and will vary but student must be able to work flexible hours to include some evenings and weekend photo shoots.

Position Description

The multimedia intern will capture campus activities through photo and/or video as required by University Marketing and Communications. Position is available for summer and the 2023-24 academic year. This paid position is 12 hours a week and reports to the Multimedia Content Producer.

Responsibilities

• Photograph USCU events, candid campus life, and portraits for web distribution and Marketing publications
• Edit photo shoots to choose the best images
• Add metadata and catalog all images to be kept
• Edit individual photos to add impact while keeping within printing protocol on color and exposure
• Track and find images in Canto DAM
• Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
• Keep a calendar and records to maintain on-time attendance to photo shoots
• Deliver images within deadline restrictions
• Edit client-selected photos for publication
• Maintain flexible hours to include some evenings and weekend photo shoots
• Must occasionally lift/carry and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at University of South Carolina Upstate
• Must be in good academic standing and remain so throughout the internship
• Must be in good conduct standing with the Dean of Students and remain so throughout the internship
• MUST have photographic skills, including a working knowledge of exposure, color, and lighting
• Resident photo students are preferred
• Must have a desire to learn more about lighting
• Must be able and willing to use an on-camera flash
• People skills are desired, as photographers are called upon to interact with groups of guests, alumni, and campus leaders
• Must have a working understanding and ability of using post-production Adobe software (Lightroom and Photoshop mandatory; Premiere Pro preferred)
• Portfolio displaying excellent images of candid life, sport coverage, and portrait abilities is expected at interview (Electronic portfolio is acceptable)

Other Details

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date: 08/21/2023
• Job Open Date: 07/06/2023
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Equal Opportunity

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

1. * What is your expected graduation date? (Open Ended Question)
2. * What is your current cumulative GPA? (Open Ended Question)
3. * Have you worked on-campus before? (Open Ended Question)
4. * If yes, list department name and supervisor. (Open Ended Question)
5. * Are you currently working another on-campus job? (Open Ended Question)
6. * If yes, list department name and supervisor. (Open Ended Question)
7. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?
8. Yes
9. No
10. * What is your major? (Open Ended Question)
11. * What is your current student status?
1. Freshman
2. Sophomore
3. Junior
4. Senior
5. Graduate Student
12. * What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College/Division etc. (Open Ended Question)
13. * Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

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