Social Media Intern - Student Video Assistant - IE

Working Title:Social Media Intern Student Video Assistant IE

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Communications and Marketing

Department: 100242 University Communications

Pay Rate:Minimum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only positionYes. This is a JMU only recruitment only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.

Is this a grantfunded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:04/21/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 fulltime instructional faculty.

General Information:

This position is primarily responsible for creating video content for the universitys digital properties in order to promote the universitys key priorities. We are looking to fill this position with students who are proficient in video creation in a fastpaced environment. Motion graphics experience is also preferred although not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Write and edit University Communications videos for JMUs social media channels
2. Components for these include but are not limited to: templated videos interviews broll branded graphics etc.
3. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Multimedia Strategy to produce and edit video content to meet the needs and objectives of University Communications
4. Assist on set with larger universitylevel video productions led by University Communications
5. Develop and optimize video packages for new platforms
6. Collaborate with other University Communications interns to assist with producing shortform video content for ephemeral channels
7. Serve as lead project manager on certain video projects as delegated by their supervisor

Qualifications:

We are looking for motivated JMU students with a passion for video editing and production to fill these positions so long as they have a baseline proficiency with the technical aspects of digital video production. Applicants must be fulltime James Madison University students for the entireacademic year.

Applicants should have a foundational understanding of audio video and lighting techniques and should have knowledge and expertise on how to develop story structure within a short video.
Applicants must be experienced with NonLinear Editing (NLE) software proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (i.e. Premiere Pro After Effects etc. is preferred. Other software proficiencies (animation motion graphics etc. are valued but not required.
Applicants should show advanced initiative selfdiscipline excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Applicants should be familiar with digital video workflow including experience working with mirrorless DSLR or cinema cameras.

Additional Posting Information:

A demo reel or links to examples of the applicants work is REQUIRED as part of this application.

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degreeseeking students enrolled on at least a halftime basis 6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

EVerify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity:.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services ator You may also visit the Office of Disability Services located in the Student Success Center Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.