Content Development Student Employee, #0781

Oakton College • Des Plaines, IL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Content Development Student Worker will serve as on-screen talent and a creative contributor for Oakton College's social media team. This student will appear in short-form vertical videos produced for both organic social media and paid advertising campaigns. In addition to on-camera work, this student will help brainstorm content ideas that reflect the authentic Oakton student experience and contribute to the team's content planning efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a student who is comfortable in front of the camera, passionate about social media, and eager to gain real-world experience in digital marketing and content creation.

Requirements

• Comfort and confidence appearing on camera in a professional or creative context
• Active personal use of social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, with an understanding of short-form video trends
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to take creative direction
• Enthusiasm for representing Oakton College authentically and positively
• Ability to collaborate with a team and contribute ideas in a brainstorming environment
• Reliability and professionalism in meeting scheduled shoot times and deadlines
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Employment over summer is allowed if a student is enrolled in at least one summer credit course or enrolled for the following fall semester in at least six credit hours.
• GPA of at least 2.0 at the time of hire and be in good academic standing

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating personal video content, participating in school media, theater, athletics, or other on-camera activities
• Interest in marketing, communications, media, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-screen talent in short-form vertical videos for organic social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Appear in paid social media ad creative including direct-response video formats such as hooks, calls to action, and brand storytelling clips
• Participate in filming multiple creative variations of video content to support A/B testing for paid ad campaigns
• Brainstorm and pitch organic social media content ideas that reflect the real Oakton student experience and resonate with a student audience
• Suggest trending audio, video formats, and topics relevant to the student demographic for consideration in the content calendar
• Assist the content team with brainstorming new ad angles and messaging concepts for paid social campaigns
• Help recruit fellow Oakton students to participate in video content and represent the college on social media
• Collaborate with the content development team during planning meetings, contributing ideas and feedback in a professional setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed