Student Worker - Marketing & Communications Video Assistant (Work-Study or Non-Work Study)

01 Mount St. Mary's University; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Mount St. Mary’s University is seeking a creative Student Worker for Marketing & Communications as a Video Assistant. The role supports short form video projects to elevate the university’s social media presence across platforms.

You will primarily edit footage, add effects, and ensure videos align with brand guidelines. Responsibilities include assisting the Video Editor, scheduling posts with proper descriptions and hashtags, and staying on-trend with social media techniques.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of video editing experience with Premiere Pro or CapCut.
• Proficient in audio editing, color grading, and keyframe animation.
• Proficient with Mac computers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Must provide a link to online portfolio or samples of previous video work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Video Editor in creating high-quality video content for social channels.
• Edit and assemble footage, add visuals, music and effects.
• Upload or schedule videos with optimized descriptions, hashtags and titles.
• Ensure videos follow brand guidelines and maintain a consistent look.
• Organize video files and assets.
• Stay current with social media trends to improve quality.
• Attend shoots as on-set assistant.
• Provide additional admin support if video tasks are limited.

Skills

Video editing

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Audio editing

Color grading

Mac

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut Pro

Job description

Position Title

Student Worker - Marketing & Communications Video Assistant (Work-Study or Non-Work Study)

Job Description

The Mount St. Mary's University Office of University Marketing & Communications is seeking a creative and dependable student video assistant to support the various video projects the marketing and communications office generates. This individual will mainly assist in editing together short form video content to elevate the university’s social media presence across digital platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the main Video Editor in creating high-quality and engaging video content for various social media channels, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
• Edit, cut, and assemble raw footage and add visual effects, graphics, music, and sound effects to create lively and engaging videos
• Upload or schedule completed videos to post on social media with tactful and authenticate descriptions, hashtags, and titles
• Ensure all videos adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent look and feel
• Manage and organize video files and assets
• Stay up to date with social media trends and techniques to continually improve the quality of our videos
• Attend video shoots, when assigned, and serve as an on-set assistant
• Perform other administrative support duties as assigned if video production tasks are limited at any given time.

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in video editing and in using video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut Proficient in audio editing, color grading, and keyframe animation
• Proficient in use of Mac products
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlinesA creative eye and attention to detail
• A strong understanding of pacing and the ability to edit in sync with the narrative flow of video storytelling
• Must provide a link to your online portfolio or samples of previous video work

Salary/Hours

• Students are paid the current minimum wage for Maryland
• Students will work a maximum of eight (8) hours per week
• We will work with schedules to ensure there are no conflicts with classes/sports
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time

What are the benefits of working while in school?

• Experience a professional environment.
• Apply theory to the practical world.
• Expand career knowledge and assess career interests.
• Build leadership, communication, and other marketable skills.
• Enhance confidence.

Why do I want to work on campus?

• You will gain great work experience.
• Earn money (pay rate is Maryland minimum wage).
• Have a job that is arranged according to your class schedule
• You will cultivate real work references