Student Multimedia Producer (Student Assistant)

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University’s Marketing and Communications team seeks a motivated student Multimedia Producer to support storytelling through photography and video. You will capture events, create visuals for news releases, website content, social channels, newsletters, and university publications, while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate is a photographer and communicator who can plan shoots, operate cameras, edit photos and video, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student during employment.
• Experience with photography and/or videography through coursework, student media, internships, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with editing software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photographs and video content for university communications.
• Photograph and record university events and campus activities to tell visual stories.
• Create content highlighting student success, faculty achievements, and campus life.
• Plan shoots, develop shot lists, coordinate subjects and locations, and prepare equipment.
• Edit and post-produce photographs and video for various platforms.
• Collaborate with photographers, designers, writers, and team members on projects.
• Maintain organized digital assets and assist with equipment upkeep.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Enrolled as full-time student

Tools

DSLR cameras

Mirrorless cameras

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

Internal Title:

Student Multimedia Producer (Student Assistant)

Department:

University Marketing and Communication

Position Type:

STUD - Student Position

Basis:

N/A - Student Position

Hours per week:

Hours Vary - Non-FTE

Normal work days:

Days Vary

Normal work hours:

Varies

FLSA:

Nonexempt

Job Details:

Coastal Carolina University’s Marketing and Communications team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student Multimedia Producer to support institutional storytelling, visual creation, and strategic efforts in the field of photography and video. This position provides hands‑on experience in higher education marketing while working alongside professionals to share the stories, achievements, and impact of the Coastal Carolina University community.
The student Multimedia Producer will assist with creating visuals for a variety of communications channels, including news releases, website content, social media platforms, newsletters, and university publications. The ideal candidate is a photographer and communicator who can identify compelling imagery, manage multiple projects on strict deadlines, and effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities may include:

• Capture high-quality photographs and video content that support University Marketing and Communications initiatives, campaigns, publications, social media, websites, and other institutional communications.
• Photograph and record a variety of university events, activities, programs, and campus experiences, with an emphasis on telling engaging visual stories.
• Create photo and video content highlighting student success, faculty and staff accomplishments, academic programs, research, community engagement, campus life, and other University priorities.
• Assist with planning and executing photo and video shoots, including developing shot lists, identifying locations, coordinating subjects, and preparing equipment.
• Conduct basic video production tasks, including camera operation, audio capture, lighting, and composition.
• Assist with editing and post‑production of photographs and video, including color correction, cropping, image selection, basic video editing, and preparation of content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, designers, writers, and other members of the University Marketing and Communications team on creative projects, campaigns, and special assignments.
• Help maintain organized digital photo and video assets by properly naming, categorizing, storing, and uploading files according to established University standards.
• Assist with maintaining photography and video equipment, including preparing, organizing, transporting, and safely storing cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and other production equipment.
• Support the visual needs of University Marketing and Communications by identifying opportunities to capture compelling photography and video content across campus.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives that require photography, video, or other visual content.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working with students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and community members.
• Perform administrative and support tasks related to photography and video production as needed.
• Perform other photography, videography, marketing, and communication-related duties as assigned.

Contact: Scott Dean ([e-mail])

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Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a full-time student during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with photography and/or videography through coursework, student media, personal projects, internships, or other creative work.
• Experience using DSLR or mirrorless cameras, interchangeable lenses, lighting equipment, audio equipment, or other photography and video production tools.
• Familiarity with photo and video editing software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar applications.
• Experience creating visual content for social media, websites, publications, marketing campaigns, or other digital platforms.
• Experience photographing or recording events, portraits, campus activities, interviews, or other storytelling assignments.
• Experience organizing, editing, exporting, and maintaining digital photo and video files.
• Interest in higher education, visual storytelling, photography, videography, marketing, communications, or a related creative field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn and utilize photography, video, editing, and digital asset management tools and technologies.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with photographers, videographers, and other members of the University Marketing and Communications team.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments, environments, and production needs, including occasional work at university events outside of regular class hours.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, projects, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high‑quality, visually compelling content.
• Professional and effective communication skills when working with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Demonstrated interest in photography, videography, visual storytelling, or related creative fields.
• Basic knowledge of photography and/or video production, including camera operation, composition, lighting, and framing.
• Understanding of basic principles of composition, lighting, exposure, framing, and visual storytelling.

Posting Number:

Stu00415P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

11/02/2026

Job Open Date:

10/08/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122891