Social Media Content Creator (Long-Form)

La Sierra University • Riverside, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

La Sierra University is seeking creative and detail-oriented student content creators to produce long-form YouTube videos that tell compelling stories about campus life, academics, and student experiences. This role focuses on creating high-quality, intentional video content designed to inform, inspire, and engage prospective students. Content Creators will be responsible for planning, filming, editing, and publishing videos that highlight what makes La Sierra University unique.

Requirements

• Current La Sierra University student.
• Strong interest in video production, storytelling, or digital media.
• Experience in filming and editing video content.
• Familiarity with YouTube content and best practices.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with editing software (Capcut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut).
• Basic understanding of lighting, audio, and composition.
• Experience conducting interviews or directing on-camera talent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, film, edit, and publish long-form YouTube videos (5–15+ minutes).
• Develop structured videos with clear storytelling, pacing, and purpose.
• Create content such as: Day-in-the-life videos, Campus tours, Student interviews, Academic program highlights, Event recaps and features.
• Ensure all content aligns with La Sierra University's brand and messaging.
• Develop video concepts, outlines, and shot lists.
• Coordinate filming schedules and locations across campus.
• Prepare interview questions and talking points when needed.
• Identify and recruit students, faculty, and staff to participate in videos.
• Coordinate and manage on-camera talent.
• Represent a diverse range of student experiences and programs.
• Capture high-quality video and audio on location.
• Set up basic lighting and framing for interviews and scenes.
• Film b-roll to enhance storytelling and visual interest.
• Edit videos for clarity, pacing, and engagement.
• Add music, graphics, captions, and transitions.
• Optimize videos for YouTube (titles, thumbnails, descriptions).
• Attend key campus events to capture long-form content.
• Work closely with the marketing team on content direction.
• Participate in weekly content reviews.
• Improve content based on performance data and feedback.

Benefits

• Training will be provided.
• Learn how to maintain viewer engagement over 5-15 minutes using pacing, sound design, B-roll, and music transitions.
• Develop proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Learn how to read the YouTube Studio dashboard (CTR, retention graphs, impressions) to understand exactly why a video succeeded or failed.
• Understand how a long-form video acts as a top-of-funnel asset that can be chopped up into Shorts/Reels to drive traffic back to the main channel.
• Structure a messy idea into a coherent, compelling script with a strong hook, body, and call-to-action.
• Learn how to make subjects (professors, students, alumni) feel comfortable on camera to extract the best soundbites.
• Manage a production pipeline from pre-production to final export while balancing a university course load.
• Students can show a library of published, high-production-value videos with verifiable view counts and engagement.

What This Job Offers

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