WS - Student Media Assistant - Video - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Job summary

University of Pikeville is seeking an entry-level MARCOM Student Media Assistant - Video to support our visual media efforts. You will help produce dynamic content from campus events and athletic matchups while learning proper video editing techniques for a university setting.

You will work under the MarComm team to assist on major shoots, handle stock photography, and contribute to short-form video content. The role offers hands-on mentorship and flexible in-office hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Career & Self-Development (CSD), Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology are expected competencies.
• Education: must be enrolled and in good academic standing at University of Pikeville (UPIKE).
• Preferred skills include computer knowledge, social media and new technology, strong active listening, willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Capture vibrant photos of student activities and assist at major events including ceremonies and press conferences.
• Shoot stock photography of campus buildings and student life in varied settings.
• Collaborate with MarComm staff to pitch, execute, and support media projects requiring photos and video content.
• Assist with general video production projects as needed.
• Commit to 3–5 designated in-office hours weekly for batch-editing photos and mentorship.
• Deliver shot footage (photos/video) to the supervisor in a timely, uncropped format for university galleries.

Skills

CSD

Communication

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Education

Enrollment at UPIKE

Job description

MARCOM Student Media Assistant - Video - 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 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 video shoots as well as creative short-form video content.. Applicants should be willing to learn proper video editing techniques for a university setting and how to deliver a finished product.

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
• 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.