WS - Student Media Assistant - Photography - FWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Marketing & Communications team to support our visual media efforts, with a strong emphasis on photography and video production. In this hands-on role, you will produce dynamic content covering campus events, athletic matchups, and general campus life. You will also gain valuable real-world experience by supporting the supervisor on major, high-priority photoshoots and team media days. This is an entry level position on the student media team. Applicants should be freshmen - juniors who are open to learning about photography in a University setting.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled and in good academic standing at UPIKE.
• Entry-level experience.
• Applicants should be freshmen - juniors.

Nice To Haves

• Computer knowledge
• social media & new technology
• strong active listening
• willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Capture vibrant photos of student-sponsored activities and assist the supervisor at major events, including white coat ceremonies, commencements, and press conferences.
• Shoot general stock photography of campus buildings and student life across various settings, such as morning light, plaza activities, night scenes, and weather events.
• Collaborate directly with MarComm staff to pitch, execute, and support media projects with necessary photo and video content.
• Assist with general video production projects as needed.
• Support digital asset management efforts by properly tagging archival footage.
• Commit to 3-5 designated in-office hours each week. This time is specifically reserved for batch-editing photos from large shoots and receiving direct mentorship and training from the MarComm team.
• Deliver shot footage (photos/video) in a timely fashion in uncropped format to supervisor so they may be posted on university galleries.

What This Job Offers

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