American University is hiring: Video Production Assistant (Student) in Washingto

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department

Advancement Communication

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

University Advancement seeks a Video Production Student Assistant to join the Advancement Communications team and support multimedia projects. The Assistant will work with social media, photography, videography, non-linear editing software, bringing creativity and strong storytelling and design skills. Projects will add to a portfolio.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to development of videos highlighting student achievements, faculty research, and alumni accomplishments. Work on concept development, setup/strike-down, editing, exporting audio transcripts, music curation, and sorting clips/B‑Roll.
• Reformat and caption videos for various social media platforms.
• Create effective, original, on‑brand digital materials for Advancement division webpages and the AU Alumni Association channels.
• Update and maintain the departmental digital asset management system: organize, name, and tag video B‑Roll and photography.
• Capture photography and videography on campus to support projects.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and the Director with administrative tasks as needed.

Position Type / Expected Hours

• Part‑time. Student.
• 15 hours per week.

Salary Range

$17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be able to work 10‑15 hours per week.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Mature judgment and professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage separate projects and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Video production and editing skills.
• Photography production and editing skills.
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preference for majors in communications, journalism, graphic design, film, or marketing.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Students with a Federal Work Study Award encouraged.
• Graduate students encouraged.
• Portfolio of class or work samples.

Other Details

• Position available only to enrolled American University students.
• Job announcement not comprehensive; duties may change.
• American University is an E‑Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about employment and benefits.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of protected bases in its programs and activities.