Student Storytelling & Media Coordinator

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 8,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks a part-time Storytelling Coordinator (student position) to build experiences, grow skills, and contribute to university communications. You will interview and draft articles, produce video content, and craft social media graphics to support the Baker School of Education communications.

Onsite with occasional flexible remote work when feasible. The role requires strong writing, editing, and time management, plus comfort with varied audiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, etc.
• Comfort interviewing a variety of audiences: alumni, faculty, staff, students.

Responsibilities

• Video interviewing alumni, faculty, staff, students, and alumni and for written articles; drafting articles; editing content; compiling the BSE newsletter; photography; creating social graphics for content; posting to social media platforms.
• Learning and using AU's digital asset management systems (HootSuite for social media, filing of videos and photos).
• Report to the BSE Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing; may cover events onsite when timing allows.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with video recording and editing.
• Collaborates across departments to source timely content and engage audiences; helps stakeholders in influencer communities understand faculty work.
• Prioritizes and manages a varied workflow; stays organized; communicates well with team members and AU community.
• Must be dependable, organized, and proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

Video interviewing

Video editing

Content creation

Social media graphics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HootSuite

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Outlook

Job description

American University seeks a part-time Storytelling Coordinator (student position) to build experiences, grow skills, and contribute to university communications. You will interview and draft articles, produce video content, and craft social media graphics to support the Baker School of Education communications.

Onsite with occasional flexible remote work when feasible. The role requires strong writing, editing, and time management, plus comfort with varied audiences.