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Student Job Opening: Video & Social Media Assistant

Location: Zook Hall
Pay: $12/hour
Hours/Week: 15
Contact: Cristine Boyd – cboyd@uakron.edu
 

Are you the go-to person for editing TikToks, filming your friends, or spotting the next viral trend?

Do you get excited about storytelling through video? Love capturing campus moments, creating cool content and bringing ideas to life on screen? If so, this is your kind of job.

The University Communications and Marketing (UCM) team is looking for a creative, energetic and social media-savvy student assistant to help us shoot, edit and share video content across UA’s main social channels. You’ll help tell the University of Akron’s story through reels, posts and videos — and maybe even get a little camera time yourself!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Video & Content Creation:

  • Film and edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms.
  • Write video scripts, brainstorm storyboards and help shape engaging narratives.
  • Be part of on-camera segments or help coach student talent.
  • Use tools like CapCut, Canva, or Adobe Premiere (or whatever editing app you rock with).
  • Help shoot campus events, student spotlights and trend-based content.

Social Media Strategy:

  • Plan and schedule posts that align with UA’s voice and brand.
  • Track trends, memes, sounds and formats to keep content fresh and relevant.
  • Assist in reviewing drafts, giving feedback and polishing social clips before they go live.
  • Monitor comments and messages with a positive, professional tone in line with the University’s brand voice
  • Contribute creative ideas during team brainstorms and content planning sessions.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Confident behind a camera or editing timeline (and maybe in front of it, too!)
  • Strong visual storyteller with creative instincts
  • Great with time management and juggling multiple projects
  • Comfortable giving and receiving feedback to improve content
  • Eager to learn new tools and experiment with trends
  • Organized, dependable and team-focused — but can also crush tasks solo
  • Bonus points if you’ve created video content for your own or other accounts

💡 What You’ll Gain:

  • A portfolio packed with original video and social content
  • Real-world marketing and media experience
  • A solid resume line (and strong professional references)
  • Hands-on skills in filming, editing, writing and content strategy
  • The chance to work with a creative team and get your work seen by thousands

How to Apply:

Apply on Handshake
Include:

  • Your resume
  • Two video or social media samples (this can be Reels, TikToks, edited shorts or anything visual you’ve worked on!)

 

All University of Akron student employees must meet the designated minimum standards as stated on the Student Employment Eligibility Chart. UA student employees must be 18 years or older at the time of their start date. Any approved remote work conducted by student employees MUST be performed within the state of Ohio.