Inside Higher Ed is hiring: SSW Student Video Production Assistant in Lawrence

Position Overview: The School of Social Welfare is looking for a creative, curious, and organized student Video Media Assistant to tell the story of the school on our social media platforms and other digital channels. This person will support marketing efforts with videography, photography, and written content.

As the Video Media Assistant, you will play an important role in creating content for the School’s social media channels, website, and other communications. You will have the chance to record and edit video spotlights, create designs, and curate content for various audiences. The Video Media Assistant helps strengthen engagement with current students, prospective students, and key campus audiences, and supports our overall marketing communications strategy.

You will work as part of the communications team at the KU School of Social Welfare, with the marketing director, communications coordinator, and recruitment coordinators. In return, we will offer you hands-on training in a marketing and communications office, and the chance to play a creative role in promoting the University of Kansas.

Job Description

60% - Video Production, Social Media & Digital Content

• Produce and edit marketing videos such as student and faculty profiles, research and study spaces, recruitment, strategic initiatives, and key messages.
• Record video and take photos using a DSLR camera, with assignments including events, and video interviews.
• Edit photo and video projects.
• Brainstorm, record, and curate social media content.
• Create on-brand social media graphics.

30% - Website Content

• Assist in the development of video spotlights, news stories, website content, and other strategic writing, as needed.
• Research and interview contacts for articles.
• Pitch story ideas in communications meetings.
• Assist with email newsletters as assigned.

10% - Other Communications Tasks

• Attend regularly scheduled communications team meetings.
• Assist in editing and proofreading collateral.
• Perform other communications tasks, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least sophomore status.
• Majoring in journalism, film, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or within the School of Social Welfare.
• Some experience with video and social media.
• Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Availability to work in shifts of at least two consecutive hours between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects video editing software.
• Experience with video technology, DSLR camera shooting, audio, and lighting equipment.
• Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and researching.
• Past volunteer, internship, or employment experience where marketing and communications skills were used.
• Highly organized, detailed, and an excellent communicator.
• Self-starter and proficient in time management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Positive attitude and a history of strong work ethic.

Position Requirements: During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.

Employment Conditions: Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

A complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and two work samples (video samples are preferred).

To Ensure Consideration, Apply Before 5 p.m. On The Application Review Date Of 10/6.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.