Student Associate

**Current UC employees must apply via SuccessFactors**

**Position Overview**
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The University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) is seeking a creative and motivated Video Production & Photography student intern to join our marketing and communications team. This is a part-time position, limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week, ideal for current students looking to gain hands-on experience in video production, photography, and social media content creation within a dynamic academic environment.

On-Campus Co-op Option: This position could also be offered as an On-Campus Co-op position. Student’s successful completion of the On-Campus Co-op Program involves enrollment in the COOP 1000 On-Campus Coop Professional Development & Reflection course.

**Key Responsibilities**
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* Assist in the planning, shooting, and editing of video and photography content for CEAS, including promotional materials, virtual tours, interviews, and event coverage.
* Capture high-quality photos for various college events, marketing campaigns, and social media platforms.
* Collaborate with the marketing team to develop engaging visual content that aligns with the college’s brand and messaging.
* Support post-production tasks, including video editing, color correction, sound mixing, photo editing, and adding graphics or subtitles.
* Manage and optimize video and photo content for digital and social media channels.
* Help maintain and organize video and photography equipment and media assets.
* Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for upcoming projects.
* Stay current on trends, formats, and creative approaches across social platforms (mainly Instagram, YouTube, and Tiktok)

**Qualifications**
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* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Video Production, Photography, Film, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
* Basic knowledge of camera operation, lighting, sound recording, and photography techniques.
* Strong attention to detail and a passion for storytelling through video and photography.
* Ability to manage assigned projects independently, communicate progress, meet deadlines and collaborate with a team

**Preferred Skills**
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* Experience with motion graphics, animation, or social media content creation.
* Familiarity with social media trends, platform conventions and approaches to making content engaging and accessible

**What We Offer**
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* Flexible working hours to accommodate academic schedules.
* Opportunity to build your portfolio with real-world projects.
* Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in video production, photography, and marketing.
* A creative and supportive work environment within a leading engineering college.
* Working hours generally during weekdays, 9am – 5pm. Some occasional evening and weekend hours may apply
* Position will work in the College of Engineering and Applied Science Studio, located in the Mantei Center.

**To Apply**
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Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or samples of your work.

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. 

Hourly Pay Rate: $12

To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please click [here](https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/careereducation/get-experience/student-employment.html). 

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

**Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.**

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