Creative Services Assistant (Part-Time)

Creative Services Assistant (Part-Time)
Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

State Role Title: Media Specialist I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300024 - Marketing/Promotions

Pay Band: 2

Pay Rate: Hourly – $15.97 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant‑funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 06/18/2026

Responsibilities

Assisting the Creative Services staff with content production to meet the needs of coverage of 18 sport programs at the NCAA Division I level

Creating graphics for promotion of sport programs and events

Assisting with social media management; shooting assignments at sporting events in the areas of photo and video

Editing content for primary usage on social media

Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt and NCAA rules

Emphasis is placed on constantly evolving strategies for content production for promotion of an athletics program in the current digital age

Qualifications

Experience in a creative services field (photography, video, graphic design, social media)

Possess good interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to create graphics as well as proficiency with video production software

Knowledge of the creative services field, including experience with photography and video production along with basic graphic design and social media management

Highly motivated

Ability to balance multiple tasks

Ability to produce high-quality work on tight deadlines

Ability to manage a work schedule that includes some evening and weekend work

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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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
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