Video Storyteller (Student) (FWS)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a student worker to produce short-form video content supporting CAS news stories. You will report to the Assistant Director of Communications, identify compelling stories, capture footage, conduct brief interviews, and edit engaging content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels.

You should be eligible for Federal Work Study, have experience in video editing (CapCut or Adobe Premiere), strong storytelling, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Eligible for Federal Work Study position.
• Experience creating and editing video content (coursework, internships, personal projects, social media content, or other experience).
• Strong storytelling instincts and an eye for compelling visual content.
• Comfortable approaching and interviewing students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Interest in social media trends and digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with video editing software such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities

• Create short-form video content that complements CAS news stories.
• Film students, faculty, staff, events, classes, and research activities across campus.
• Conduct informal on-camera interviews.
• Use software to create and edit raw video into reels and stories for social media and web audiences.
• Brainstorm creative ways to tell stories visually.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, and communications staff.

Skills

Storytelling

Video production

Interviewing

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking a creative student worker to produce short-form videos to accompany CAS news stories on social media. The student will report to the Assistant Director of Communications to identify compelling stories, capture video footage, conduct brief interviews, and edit engaging content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels.

Essential Functions:

• Create short-form video content that complements CAS news stories.
• Film students, faculty, staff, events, classes, and research activities across campus.
• Conduct informal on-camera interviews.
• Use software to create and edit raw video into reels and stories for social media and web audiences.
• Brainstorm creative ways to tell stories visually.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, and communications staff.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 - 8 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Eligible for a Federal Work Study position.
• Experience creating and editing video content (coursework, internships, personal projects, social media content, or other experience).
• Strong storytelling instincts and an eye for compelling visual content.
• Comfortable approaching and interviewing students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Interest in social media trends and digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with video editing software and mobile video production tools such as Capcut, Adobe Premiere or similar.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• We are looking for someone who can work 5 - 8 hours a week and has some flexibility during the day to attend events and/or assist with Instagram takeovers. Editing can be done remotely. Once-a-week check-in is required in the Marketing and Communications office.
• We're looking for a curious, creative self-starter who enjoys meeting new people and finding interesting stories across campus.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and can help people feel at ease on camera.
• This position offers the opportunity to build a professional portfolio while helping tell the stories of the CAS community.
• Please note that you will use your own personal phone for videos.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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