Student Social Media Photographer & Videographer

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Gainesville, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Social Media Photographer & Videographer position at the University of Florida involves capturing high-quality photos and videos to highlight the Reitz Union's offerings and student experiences. The role requires creativity, proficiency in photo and video editing, and a strong understanding of social media trends. The position is part-time, offering 10-20 hours of work per week, and is ideal for students looking to gain experience in photography, videography, and social media marketing.

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 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

• Part-time employment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to gain experience in photography and videography.
• Exposure to social media marketing and content creation.