Video Production & Photography Part-Time On-Campus Co-op - CEAS

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Position Overview

The University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) is seeking a creative and motivated Video Production & Photography Student Associate to join our marketing and communications team. This is a part-time position, limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week, ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience in video production, photography, and social media content creation within a dynamic academic environment.

On-Campus Co-op Option: This position could also be offered as an On-Campus Co-op position. Student’s successful completion of the On-Campus Co-op Program involves enrollment in the COOP 1000 On-Campus Coop Professional Development & Reflection course.

Please Note: This position is only open to current University of Cincinnati students.

Primary Duties

• Assist in the planning, shooting, and editing of video and photography content for CEAS, including promotional materials, virtual tours, interviews, and event coverage.
• Capture high-quality photos for various college events, marketing campaigns, and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop engaging visual content that aligns with the college’s brand and messaging.
• Support post-production tasks, 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with motion graphics, animation, or social media content creation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content optimization for digital channels.
• A portfolio showcasing previous video and photography projects or coursework.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Working hours generally during weekdays, 9am – 5pm. Some occasional evening and weekend hours may apply
• Position will work in the College of Engineering and Applied Science Marketing office located at the Victory Parkway Campus. Studio is located in the Mantei Center.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or samples of your work.

As a UC student employee, and employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility. You will need to present acceptable, original forms of identification such as a passport, photo ID and Social Security Card. (To review acceptable documents, please visit Acceptable I-9 Documents.) If you do not currently have these documents available, please try to ensure that you do, prior to your start date.

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