Photo Video Student Assistant - IE

Working Title: Photo Video Student Assistant IE

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: Communications and Marketing

Department: 100714 Enrollment Marketing

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only positionN/A

Is this a grantfunded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:04/22/2025

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:

JMU Marketing and Branding is searching for a student photography assistant for theacademic year. This paid internship is an exciting opportunity for a student to grow their photography skills in a professional marketing environment. This position has a 10hour perweek commitment during the Fall and Spring academic semesters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. I understand it is my responsibility to accurately complete sign and submit timesheets to my supervisor each pay period. I also understand this is a condition of employment and after two consecutive time periods 1 month) of not submitting timesheets I could be terminated from my position.

2. Coordinate produce and/or direct the development of multimedia (primarily video secondarily photo) content for digital broadcast social media and other delivery channels in support of university goals.

3. Coordinate record and edit video projects as assigned by the supervisor.

4. Provide general support and onsite photo/audio/video support for priority initiatives.

5. Coordinate and capture photographs as assigned by the supervisor.

6. Respond to photo/video assignments and project requests in a prompt professional manner.

7. Assist the Director of Content Marketing Photographers and Video Producers and Creative Media Manager on other projects as necessary.

8. Complete postproduction and editing of multimedia content in a timely efficient manner.

9. Assign relevant keywords and tags to image metadata and write titles and descriptions for produced videos.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have some experience with mirrorless or DSLR cameras.
A photography or video portfolio. Acceptable portfolio formats include a website blog PDF public social media page dedicated to photography or other similar formats.

Additional Posting Information:

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.