Multimedia Content Student Assistant (Student)
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Department:
Advancement Communication
Time Type:Part time
Job Description:
Summary/Objective:
University Advancement is seeking a Multimedia Content Student Assistant to join the Advancement Communications team and support multimedia projects that connect alumni and friends with the university and advance philanthropic goals. The Multimedia Content Student Assistant should be comfortable working in social media, photo/video, and web-based applications and bring creativity with strong writing and design skills. The Multimedia Content Student Assistant will have the opportunity to add published projects completed in this role to their creative portfolio.
Essential Functions:
Tasks may include:
Contribute to development of videos that highlight student achievements, faculty research, and alumni accomplishments. The assistant will work with the team on concept development, setup/strike-down, and post-production tasks, including editing, exporting audio transcripts, music curation, and sorting video clips/B-Roll.Support the creation of effective, creative, original, on-brand digital materials for publication on the Advancement division's webpages and on the AU Alumni Association social media channels.Draft, edit, and revise content for the Advancement division's university webpages including www.american.edu/giving and www.american.edu/change-cant-wait.Assist with writing and publication of web-based news stories and social media posts.Update and maintain the internal departmental digital asset management system, including organizing, naming, and tagging video b-roll and photography.Capture photography and videography on campus to support Advancement Communications projects as directed.Run analytical reports on email campaigns and website traffic, compile and distribute metrics and reports.Assist the Associate Director of Advancement Communications and Senior Director of Advancement Communications and Campaign Operations with administrative tasks as needed.Work Environment:
This position is hybrid and will require time each week in the office (4401 Connecticut Avenue NW).Salary Range:
$17.50 - $19.50/hour, to commensurate with experience.Required Education and Experience:
Enrolled AU student.Must be able to work 15-20 hours a week.Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Mature judgment and professional demeanor.Ability to manage separate projects and tasks while meeting assigned deadlines.Good attention to detail.Working familiarity with and/or willing to learn Adobe Creative Suite products.Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience writing for social media platforms or a blog.Photography and/or video production and editing skills.Familiarity and ability to work with HTML.Proficient skills in Adobe Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro.Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.Experience with CommonSpot or other content management system software.Preference will be given to applicants majoring in communications, journalism, graphic design, film, or marketing.Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
We strongly encourage students with a Federal Work Study Award to apply.Graduate students are encouraged to apply.Applicants are encouraged to submit portfolio and class/work samples along with the online application.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.
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