James Madison University is hiring: Honors Media Assistant - FWS in Harrisonburg

Join to apply for the Honors Media Assistant - FWS role at James Madison University . Position: Honors Media Assistant – FWS Unit: Academic Affairs Unit Department: Honors College Opening Date: Nov 17 2025 Type: Federal Work Study Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: $15 per hour Working Title: Honors Media Assistant – FWS Position Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. Responsibilities Strategically plan upcoming communications content Create graphics and captions for social media posts Create videos to promote the College Develop newsletter content Collect photos and videos from Honors College events Interview Honors students, faculty, and alumni and write short spotlight articles about their work/experiences Track engagement and assist in adapting strategy as needed Qualifications Must be Federal Work Study eligible Familiarity with social media, graphic design, and digital tools such as Canva or Adobe software Basic understanding of photography and/or videography Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred majors/minors: SMAD, Graphic Design, SCOM, or similar Experience in previous creative or communications roles is a plus Conditions of Employment Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate) E-Verify Notice : After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. EEO Statement James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. Reasonable Accommodation If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you. Seniority level Internship Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr