Working Title: Photographer and Video Producer - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Marketing and Strategic Communications

Department: 100806 VP Marketing and Strategic Communications

Pay Band: 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $15 

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 04/14/2026

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

Marketing and Strategic Communications is searching for two or more student photographers and video production assistants for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. This paid internship is an exciting opportunity for a student to grow their photography and video production skills in a professional marketing environment. This position has a 10-hour per week commitment during the Fall and Spring academic semesters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. I understand it is my responsibility to accurately complete, sign, and submit timesheets to my supervisor each pay period. I also understand this is a condition of employment, and after two consecutive time periods (1 month) of not submitting timesheets, I could be terminated from my position.

2. Coordinate, produce, and/or direct the development of multimedia (Photography and video production) content for digital, broadcast, social media, and other delivery channels in support of university goals.

3. Coordinate, record, and edit video projects as assigned by the supervisor.

4. Provide general support and on-site photo/audio/video support for priority initiatives.

5. Coordinate and capture photographs as assigned by the supervisor.

6. Respond to photo/video assignments and project requests in a prompt, professional manner.

7. Assist the Photography and Video Production Manager, Photographers, and Video Producers on other projects as necessary.

8. Complete post-production and editing of multimedia content in a timely, efficient manner.

9. Assign relevant keywords and tags to image metadata, and write titles and descriptions.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have some experience with mirrorless or DSLR cameras.
A photography or video portfolio. Acceptable portfolio formats include a website, blog, PDF, public social media page dedicated to photography, or other similar formats.

Additional Posting Information:

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.