Student Videographer & Editor - Campus Media Creator

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The American University in Washington, DC seeks a part-time student videographer and editor to support the Kogod School of Business with video, animation, and graphics for digital campaigns, events, and internal communications.

Under the Senior Designer, you will shoot events with Sony cameras, edit from start to finish, and ensure accessibility, captioning, and brand alignment while balancing school responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at the American University with a valid AU email account and in good academic standing.
• Portfolio of video/media work or school projects showing editing, filming, and creative skills.
• Experience or strong interest in video production, editing, and multimedia storytelling.
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and relevant media production software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot creative or technical challenges.
• Attention to detail for proofing and quality checking final products.
• Ability to balance both work related tasks and personal/school life.
• Willingness to work with colleagues in a team setting and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and editing videos, animations, and graphics for digital campaigns, events, and web/social channels.
• Assist in editing and reviewing video projects from start to finish.
• Shoot video of events and interviews, using Sony cameras and equipment.
• Support faculty, staff, and student group projects with creative video production.
• Research new video trends and creative techniques relevant to higher education media.
• Ensure all media aligns with Kogod School of Business brand guidelines and accessibility standards, including closed captioning and subtitles.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Multimedia storytelling

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Enrolled student at American University

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The American University in Washington, DC seeks a part-time student videographer and editor to support the Kogod School of Business with video, animation, and graphics for digital campaigns, events, and internal communications.

Under the Senior Designer, you will shoot events with Sony cameras, edit from start to finish, and ensure accessibility, captioning, and brand alignment while balancing school responsibilities.