Social Media and Videography Intern/Student Assistant - Auxiliary Services - Student Employment

Auxiliary Services is seeking an engaged sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student to support marketing and communication to students and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.

Job title

Social Media and Videography Intern/Student Assistant (Spring 2025)

Employer

Auxiliary Services - College Store

Position type

Internship/Student Assistantship

Hours

10-15 hours per week

Duration

13-15 weeks

Site Supervisor

Andjela Djapa, Marketing and Web Coordinator

To Apply

Applicants must submit the following materials by Monday December 16th, 2024 on ApplicantPro

• Material 1: Portfolio/Examples of work (Submit using the SP25 Application Materials form)

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing their previous work in videography. The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant's skills, creativity, and ability to capture compelling visuals. Please include a selection of your best videos that highlight various styles, techniques, and subject matter. These can be social media posts.

• Material 2: Resume

*Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the résumé writing guide and visit the Compass Resource Center for further assistance with their application materials.

Compensation:

Pay: $15.00/hour

Meal Plan: For students without a meal plan, a Block 50 meal plan is provided. These are meant to be used during photoshoots, and creation of videos in case props are needed. If one is on a meal plan, adjustments may be made to accommodate needs.

Position Overview: The College Store is looking for a creative and motivated Videography Intern to help showcase our store's products, including college-branded apparel, gadgets, and accessories. As our videography intern, you will play a crucial role in producing engaging, high-quality video content that resonates with students and promotes our store. This is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about videography, social media trends, and retail marketing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Produce and edit 3-5 weekly videos featuring the college store's products and student models, ensuring all content is engaging, trendy, and aligned with store branding.
• Plan and execute video shoots, managing all aspects from scripting to post-production, while assisting the photographer with bi-weekly and smaller weekly photo shoots.
• Edit videos from the photoshoots with attention to detail, including color correction and retouching of photos, to maintain high-quality content standards.
• Develop innovative promotional campaigns to boost the store's visibility and student engagement on social media platforms.
• Stay current with social media trends (Instagram, TikTok) to create content that incorporates popular sounds and formats.
• Organize and maintain a social media calendar in Notion to schedule and plan posts, ensuring timely content delivery
• Develop and execute innovative promotional campaigns aimed at increasing the college store's visibility and enhancing student engagement on social media platforms.
• Have one 30-minute meeting every week with the Marketing and Web Coordinator (supervisor) to track progress, align on content strategies, and ensure consistency across platforms.
• Attend a one 1-hour staff meeting every week.
• Expand the network of models volunteering for the college store.
• Be prepared to take on other responsibilities as they arise. Flexibility is key as the internship evolves and new tasks or projects may emerge.

Requirements:

• Strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Relevant major OR career interest.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, using photography studios in Tyler, content creation, Adobe PremierPro, Notion, industry trends and techniques relevant to fashion photography.
• Have their own computer, camera (or ability to rent it out from the cage) and phone to use during the duration of internship
• Professional awareness

Key NACE Competencies focused on in this role:

Communication

Critical Thinking

Equity & Inclusion

For questions about this role, please email Andjela Djapa at andjela.dapa@oswego.edu.