Part-Time Communications & Digital Content Assistant
About The Position
The Division of Community Engagement is seeking a positive, outgoing, and creative hourly or student worker to support communication and digital content needs. The Communications & Digital Content Assistant will help capture and share the impact of VCU’s community engagement efforts through photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, and social media content creation. The position involves working both in-office and on-site at community-based locations, including the VCU Health Hub at 25th and, primarily, the Mary and Frances Youth Center. The work arrangement is hybrid and mostly on-site, for up to 20 hours per week.
Requirements
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and energetic.
- Flexible and willing to perform a wide range of tasks as necessary.
- Problem-solving skills using sound judgment and professional discretion.
- Strong work ethic and time management skills.
- Ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a VCU staff member.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of VCU policies and procedures related to communication.
- Previous experience with community engagement and community-based activities.
- Comfort and confidence working with community members in various settings.
- Willingness and comfort capturing photographs and videos of people and community members in an engaging and respectful way.
- Experience in photography, videography, and video editing using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong design skills and familiarity with Canva.
- Experience managing social media content, such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Reliability, attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Capture photos and videos of community engagement activities, events, and programs.
- Edit short-form videos using Adobe Premiere for social media, newsletters, and promotional use.
- Design marketing materials using Canva templates to maintain brand consistency.
- Assist in creating and scheduling engaging, relevant content for social media platforms.
- Help develop digital content for social media, newsletters, and web platforms.
- Interact professionally with community members, students, and staff while documenting events.
- Organize digital assets, update content, and assist with other communications tasks.
Benefits
- VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits; eligibility depends on employee type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
