Student Social Media Photographer & Videographer

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Full-time - Intern

Gainesville, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Social Media Photographer & Videographer role at the University of Florida involves capturing high-quality photos and videos to promote the Reitz Union's offerings and student experiences. This position is designed for current students who are passionate about photography, videography, and social media, and who can work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating creativity and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly events to capture high-quality photos and videos highlighting the Reitz Union's offerings and student experiences.
• Ideate, develop, and pitch unique content ideas for various social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
• Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development, and execution of marketing plans.
• Create engaging captions and content that resonate with the student community and align with current social media trends.
• Edit photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop; edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software.
• Maintain care and responsibility of photography and video equipment, including Canon Digital SLRs.
• Organize and maintain the Reitz Union's database of photography and video assets.
• Work collaboratively with the communications team to plan, develop, and execute video production plans.
• Upload videos and photos to shared locations accessible by the communications staff.
• Work independently to complete projects in a timely manner while demonstrating initiative and creativity.
• Perform other duties related to the role as needed.

Requirements

• Proficient with photo and video equipment.
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop) and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar).
• Experience using Apple Mac computers.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (specifically Instagram and Facebook), and familiarity with current trends.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact comfortably with individuals in social media environments.
• Exceptional team player.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and collaboratively.
• Available to attend events during weekdays, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred majors include Communications, Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing, Film, Journalism or other related fields.
• Experience with graphic design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• $14.00/hour salary
• Flexible work hours (10 - 20 hours per week)