Social Media Content Creator

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable experience

Portfolio development

Skill development

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction seeks Social Media Content Creators to join our team. This stipend-based role is ideal for students who enjoy video production, trend recreation, and real-time content creation using CapCut, TikTok, Instagram, and related platforms.

You will collaborate with the Social Media Strategist to cover campus events, build narrative campaigns, and craft engaging highlight videos that showcase student life across CMU campuses.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at Colorado Mesa University.
• Proficiency using CapCut, TikTok, Instagram or similar mobile video editing platforms.
• Creative with new ideas and trends; proactive in content creation.

Responsibilities

• Video Creation: reproduce ideas/trends from the Social Media Strategist and propose new trends.

Skills

Creativity

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Proactive ideation

Education

Enrolled CMU student

Tools

CapCut

TikTok

Instagram

Job description

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SECTION I - OUR VALUES

CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values

• Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a creative and enthusiastic student at Colorado Mesa University with a passion for social media and content creation? We are seeking talented individuals to join our team as Social Media Content Creators! This position is perfect for students who love being in front of the camera, can recreate trends, and have strong video editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Video Creation: Recreate video ideas and trends provided by the Social Media Strategist. Be proactive in suggesting and implementing new trends and ideas.
• Man-on-the-Street Interviews: Conduct and film engaging “Man-on-the-Street” style interviews. Edit and produce these videos for our social media platforms.
• Event Coverage: Attend university events to capture real-time photos and videos for Instagram Stories and other social media platforms.
• Campaign Videos: Develop and create narrative-style video concepts for various campaigns, without predefined examples.
• Highlight Videos: Produce highlight videos showcasing different buildings, departments, amenities, student life, and more around the university.
• Day in the Life Videos: Create engaging "Day in the Life" videos that provide insights into student life at CMU.

Requirements

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using CapCut, TikTok, Instagram, and/or any other mobile video editing and content creation platforms.
• Creativity: Ability to bring new ideas and trends to the table, along with a proactive approach to content creation.
• Flexibility: Willingness to cover events and produce content in real-time, as well as work on various video concepts and highlight projects.
• Time Management: Ability to complete projects promptly, often within 2-3 days or immediately as required.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the Social Media Strategist and other team members.
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a student at Colorado Mesa University.

Please Note: This is a stipend-based position, and all eligible students, including those without work-study, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience in social media content creation.
• Enhance your portfolio with real-world projects and content.
• Develop skills in video production, editing, and trend analysis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

Contact: For any questions, please contact the Social Media Strategist, Grace Estep at [e-mail].

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.