WS - Student Media Assistant - Photography - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 10.000 - 14.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Pikeville is seeking an entry-level MARCOM Student Media Assistant - Photography to support visual media efforts on campus. You will produce photos and videos covering events and campus life, while learning under the MarComm team.

Applicants should be freshmen to juniors, with a willingness to learn photography in a university setting. This is an in-person, part-time student position with the Administration Building workspace.

Qualifikationen

• Must be enrolled and in good academic standing at UPIKE.
• Entry-level, student worker position requiring flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Prior photography or media experience is helpful but not required.

Aufgaben

• Capture vibrant photos of student-sponsored activities and assist the supervisor at major events, including ceremonies and press conferences.
• Shoot stock photography of campus buildings and student life in varying light and settings.
• Collaborate with MarComm staff to pitch and support media projects with photo/video content.
• Assist with video production projects as needed.
• Assist with tagging and organizing archival footage for digital asset management.
• Commit to 3–5 designated in-office hours each week for batch-editing and mentorship.
• Deliver finished photos/videos to the supervisor for posting on university galleries.

Kenntnisse

Photography

Video production

Social media

Communication

Learning mindset

Ausbildung

Enrolled student at University of Pikeville

Jobbeschreibung

MARCOM Student Media Assistant - Photography - FWS

Division: Support Services

Department: MarCom

Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSPRMEDIAAST

Supervisor/Reports To: Larry Epling

Start Date: 8/24/2026

Join the Marketing & Communications team to support our visual media efforts, with a strong emphasis on photography and video production. In this hands‑on role, you will produce dynamic content covering campus events, athletic matchups, and general campus life. You will also gain valuable real‑world experience by supporting the supervisor on major, high‑priority photoshoots and team media days. This is an entry level position on the student media team. Applicants should be freshmen - juniors who are open to learning about photography in a University setting.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Capture vibrant photos of student-sponsored activities and assist the supervisor at major events, including white coat ceremonies, commencements, and press conferences. P, C, TW, T
• Shoot general stock photography of campus buildings and student life across various settings, such as morning light, plaza activities, night scenes, and weather events. P, TW, T
• Collaborate directly with MarComm staff to pitch, execute, and support media projects with necessary photo and video content. P, TW, T, C
• Assist with general video production projects as needed. TW, T, C
• Support digital asset management efforts by properly tagging archival footage. T, C
• Commit to 3-5 designated in-office hours each week. This time is specifically reserved for batch‑editing photos from large shoots and receiving direct mentorship and training from the MarComm team. P, C, TW, T
• Deliver shot footage (photos/video) in a timely fashion in uncropped format to supervisor so they may be posted on university galleries. TW, P, C, T

Competencies/Skills: Career & Self-Development (CSD), Communication (C), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Professionalism (P), Teamwork (TW), Technology (T)

Education Requirements: Must be enrolled and in good academic standing at UPIKE.

Preferred Skills: Computer knowledge, social media & new technology, strong active listening, willingness to learn.

Work Schedule: Monday–Saturday varies depending on workload. No Sunday hours. Flexible to fit student class schedule.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment; heat, cold, noise.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $8.75/hour

Location: Administration Building, 1st Floor

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students.