Research Assistant - Animated Film Project Crowdfunding Support

The New School; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a remote/hybrid contributor to support Vamp Snail, an animated horror comedy project, with a focus on crowdfunding and marketing. The role includes producing a crowdfunding video, assisting with video edits for promotional materials, posting updates to the campaign site and social platforms, and helping brainstorm campaign ideas.

Applicants should have video creation experience, light editing skills, strong attention to detail, and good written communication for

Qualifications

• Experience creating videos for social media or film projects.
• Light video editing skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills for writing posts and engaging with audiences.

Responsibilities

• Cinematography for crowdfunding video.
• Assist with editing of videos for the film’s promotional materials.
• Post to social media and the campaign site with updates.
• Strategize and brainstorm ideas for the film campaign.
• Respond to messages about the project.

Skills

Video production experience

Video editing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

This role will assist with a crowdfunding campaign and marketing for Vamp Snail, an animated film project. The purpose is to create awareness and help strategize ideas for an animated horror comedy film project crowdfunding campaign. This will include assisting with video production for a pitch, posting to the funding site, and brainstorming additional ideas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cinematography for crowdfunding video
• Assist with editing of videos for the film’s promotional materials
• Post to social media and the campaign’s site on updates
• Strategize and brainstorm ideas for film campaign
• Respond to messages about the project.

WORK MODE Hybrid/Remote - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions. #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $31.37/hour

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

• Experience creating videos whether for social media or film projects
• Light video editing skills
• Attention to detail, the ability to work independently
• Good communication skills for writing posts and engaging with audiences.

Responsibilities

This role will assist with a crowdfunding campaign and marketing for Vamp Snail, an animated film project. The purpose is to create awareness and help strategize ideas for an animated horror comedy film project crowdfunding campaign. This will include assisting with video production for a pitch, posting to the funding site, and brainstorming additional ideas.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.