Student Content Creator

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University is seeking a creative Student Content Creator to support its flagship social media accounts. The role involves capturing and creating engaging photo/video content that showcases campus life and strengthens the University’s brand across platforms.

The position is a student role, up to 20 hours/week, with scheduling during business hours and occasional evening events. Candidates should provide samples of previous photography, video, or social media work and have

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time CCU student during employment.
• Experience creating photo and video content for social media.
• Experience using a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Knowledge of Photoshop and/or Lightroom.
• Experience shooting and editing video using CapCut or similar software.
• Strong working knowledge of Canva.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during the University’s regular business hours, with occasional availability for evening events.
• Applicants should provide examples of previous photography, video, or social media content.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photos and videos of campus life for CCU’s flagship social media accounts.
• Shoot photos with a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Shoot videos with professional video equipment (e.g., Osmo).
• Create and edit short-form video content (Reels, Stories, etc.).
• Edit photos and videos using Photoshop, Lightroom, CapCut or similar tools.
• Create social graphics with Canva.
• Assist real-time coverage of university events.
• Identify trends and opportunities for CCU’s brand.

Skills

Photo & video content creation

DSLR / mirrorless camera operation

Video editing

Photoshop / Lightroom

CapCut

Canva

Social media trends

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled as a CCU student

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

CapCut

Canva

Job description

Student Content Creator - Student Position

The Office of University Marketing and Communication is seeking an creative and dependable Student Content Creator to support Coastal Carolina University’s flagship social media accounts. This position will assist the social media team by capturing and creating engaging photo and video content that showcases campus life and strengthens the University’s brand across social media platforms.

This position will work up to 20 hours per week, with hours scheduled between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday. Occasional evening or after-hours event coverage may be required, with scheduled hours adjusted accordingly.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Capturing high-quality photos and videos of campus life,events, students, faculty, and staff for CCU’s flagship socialmedia accounts.
• Shooting photos using a professional DSLR or mirrorlesscamera.
• Shooting videos using professional video equipment such as anOsmo or similar.
• Creating and editing short-form video content, including Reels,Stories, and other social-first content.
• Editing photos and videos using Photoshop, Lightroom, CapCut,or similar programs.
• Creating social media graphics and other visual content usingCanva.
• Assisting with real-time social media coverage of Universityevents.
• Identifying social media trends and creative contentopportunities appropriate for the CCU brand.
• Collaborating with the social media team to brainstorm andexecute content ideas and campaigns.

Any questions? Contact Jordan Rutherford at [e-mail].

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time CCU student during employment.
• Experience creating photo and video content for socialmedia.
• Experience using a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Knowledge of Photoshop and/or Lightroom.
• Experience shooting and editing video using CapCut or similarsoftware.
• Strong working knowledge of Canva.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during the University’sregular business hours, with occasional availability for eveningevents.
• Applicants should provide examples of previous photography,video, or social media content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing, communication, digital media, graphic design,photography, or related majors preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong visual and creative skills with an understanding ofsocial media content and trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to accept feedback and make revisions as needed.
• Ability to represent the University professionally when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and campusvisitors.