Student Associate

School of Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati

. Assist in planning, shooting, and editing video and photography content for CEAS, including promotional materials, virtual tours, interviews, and event coverage .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesEntry Level💰 $12 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in video production and photography, including skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, camera operation, and post-production techniques. Capable of managing projects independently while collaborating effectively with a marketing team to create engaging visual content.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyVideo EditingPhotography TechniquesSocial Media Content CreationMotion Graphics Experience

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Video ProductionPhotographyPost-ProductionColor CorrectionSound MixingPhoto EditingCamera OperationLighting TechniquesAnimationContent Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStorytellingProject ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Media StudiesCommunicationsSocial Media TrendsDigital ContentBrand Messaging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in planning, shooting, and editing video and photography content for CEAS, including promotional materials, virtual tours, interviews, and event coverage
Capture high-quality photos for college events, marketing campaigns, and social media platforms
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop visual content aligned with the college’s brand and messaging
Support post-production, 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 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
Work in the College of Engineering and Applied Science Studio in the Mantei Center
Generally work weekdays from 9am–5pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with motion graphics, animation, or social media content creation preferred
Familiarity with social media trends, platform conventions and approaches to making content engaging and accessible preferred
Resume, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio or samples of work required
Currently enrolled student status implied by student employee position and current-student qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Student employee of an Ohio public institution will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare