Video Storyteller (Student) (FWS)

American University • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences’ Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking a creative student worker to produce short-form videos to accompany CAS news stories on social media. The student will report to the Assistant Director of Communications to identify compelling stories, capture video footage, conduct brief interviews, and edit engaging content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels. This position is available only to enrolled American University students and is eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) awards.

Requirements

• Eligible for a Federal Work Study position.
• Experience creating and editing video content (coursework, internships, personal projects, social media content, or other experience).
• Strong storytelling instincts and an eye for compelling visual content.
• Comfortable approaching and interviewing students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Interest in social media trends and digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with video editing software and mobile video production tools such as Capcut, Adobe Premiere or similar.
• Must use your own personal phone for videos.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work 5 - 8 hours a week with some flexibility during the day to attend events and/or assist with Instagram takeovers.
• Curious, creative self-starter who enjoys meeting new people and finding interesting stories across campus.
• Comfortable engaging with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and can help people feel at ease on camera.

Responsibilities

• Create short-form video content that complements CAS news stories.
• Film students, faculty, staff, events, classes, and research activities across campus.
• Conduct informal on-camera interviews.
• Use software to create and edit raw video into reels and stories for social media and web audiences.
• Brainstorm creative ways to tell stories visually.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, and communications staff.

Benefits

• Build Experience
• Grow Skills
• Contribute to Your University Community
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio

What This Job Offers

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