Digital Media Content Creator Job at Oregon State University in Corvallis

Special Instructions

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume/Vita
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• 3-4 samples from your portfolio
• Can include: photography samples, graphic design samples, writing samples and/or video editing examples
• Please attach as a single PDF, Word document or shared link. If using a link (e.g., Canva, Google Drive), make sure it is viewable without a login.

For additional information please contact: Anna Yeend at anna.yeend@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Information

Job Title Digital Media Content Creator

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location –

Position Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option? –

Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student technical assistant for the Forestry Administration at Oregon State University (OSU).

The College of Forestry’s marketing and communications team is looking for a creative, detail-oriented and motivated student to help create creative and engaging digital marketing content in support of the college’s communications and outreach goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social media trends, an eye for developing compelling visuals (static and video) and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and staff. You do not need to be a forestry student or have in-depth science knowledge to succeed in this role.

In this position, you will help shape the College of Forestry’s digital and social media presence through original content creation and collaboration. You’ll gain hands-on experience in higher education marketing by producing engaging posts, designing graphics and supporting digital storytelling.

You will work primarily in the College of Forestry marketing and communications suite in the Peavy Forest Science Center and collaborate closely with other student workers on content planning and production. This role will also provide opportunities to work on live projects, such as event coverage and field site visits, including the college’s research forests.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Technology, Career & Self-Development

Position Duties

• Plan, write and design social media content (photos, videos, captions, graphics) for College of Forestry platforms (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)
• Collaborate with other student workers on content planning and storytelling ideas
• Lead the design and production of digital slide graphics for internal display monitors and other digital content
• Stay informed on social media trends and suggest creative ideas for engagement
• Attend College of Forestry events to gather visual assets and real-time content
• Assist with content scheduling and basic analytics tracking
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Adobe InDesign
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles and brand systems
• Familiarity with Canva
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)
• Ability to take direction and complete assignments on deadline
• Confidence to approach students, faculty and staff for content opportunities
• Team player with a collaborative mindset

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Interest in public relations, writing, communications, graphic design, marketing or related fields
• Has a driver’s license
• Experience with DSLR cameras

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number: P12401SE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 10/06/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 06/12/2026

Posting Date: 09/02/2025

Full Consideration Date: 09/17/2025

Closing Date: 09/17/2025

Recruitment Details

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume/Vita
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• 3-4 samples from your portfolio
• Can include: photography samples, graphic design samples, writing samples and/or video editing examples
• Please attach as a single PDF, Word document or shared link. If using a link (e.g., Canva, Google Drive), make sure it is viewable without a login.

For additional information please contact: Anna Yeend at anna.yeend@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)
• Optional Documents

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