Working Title: Social Media Intern - Student Video Assistant - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Communications and Marketing

Department: 100242 - University Communications

Pay Rate: Minimum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only position? Yes. This is a JMU only recruitment, only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 04/21/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of 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.

General Information:

This position is primarily responsible for creating video content for the university’s digital properties in order to promote the university’s key priorities. We are looking to fill this position with students who are proficient in video creation in a fast-paced environment. Motion graphics experience is also preferred, although not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Write, shoot, and edit University Communications videos for JMU's social media channels
2. Components for these include but are not limited to: templated videos, interviews, b-roll, branded graphics, etc.
3. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Multimedia Strategy to produce and edit video content to meet the needs and objectives of University Communications
4. Assist on set with larger university-level video productions led by University Communications
5. Develop and optimize video packages for new platforms
6. Collaborate with other University Communications interns to assist with producing short-form video content for ephemeral channels
7. Serve as lead project manager on certain video projects, as delegated by their supervisor

Qualifications:

• We are looking for motivated JMU students with a passion for video editing and production to fill these positions, so long as they have a baseline proficiency with the technical aspects of digital video production. Applicants must be full-time James Madison University students for the entire 2024-2025 academic year.

• Applicants should have a foundational understanding of audio, video, and lighting techniques and should have knowledge and expertise on how to develop story structure within a short video.
• Applicants must be experienced with Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (i.e. Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.) is preferred. Other software proficiencies (animation, motion graphics, etc.) are valued but not required.
• Applicants should show advanced initiative, self-discipline, excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Applicants should be familiar with digital video workflow, including experience working with mirrorless, DSLR, or cinema cameras.

Additional Posting Information:

• A demo reel, or links to examples of the applicant’s work, is REQUIRED as part of this application.

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).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

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.