Content Development Student Employee, #0781

Des Plaines, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradOther

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

On-screen storytelling specialist for Oakton’s student-focused content, turning campus life into engaging video across organic and paid social while shaping ideas and coordinating production with the content team.

  • Own on-screen talent for short-form videos across organic and paid formats, driving authentic student storytelling.
  • Support creative testing by shooting multiple variations for A/B paid campaigns and contributing planning ideas.
  • Help recruit fellow students and reflect the Oakton student experience in the content calendar and brainstorm sessions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as on-screen talent in short-form vertical videos for organic social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
  • Appear in paid social media ad creative including direct-response video formats such as hooks, calls to action, and brand storytelling clips
  • Participate in filming multiple creative variations of video content to support A/B testing for paid ad campaigns
  • Brainstorm and pitch organic social media content ideas that reflect the real Oakton student experience and resonate with a student audience
  • Suggest trending audio, video formats, and topics relevant to the student demographic for consideration in the content calendar
  • Assist the content team with brainstorming new ad angles and messaging concepts for paid social campaigns
  • Help recruit fellow Oakton students to participate in video content and represent the college on social media
  • Collaborate with the content development team during planning meetings, contributing ideas and feedback in a professional setting

Requirements

  • Comfort and confidence appearing on camera in a professional or creative context
  • Active personal use of social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, with an understanding of short-form video trends
  • Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to take creative direction
  • Enthusiasm for representing Oakton College authentically and positively
  • Ability to collaborate with a team and contribute ideas in a brainstorming environment
  • Reliability and professionalism in meeting scheduled shoot times and deadlines
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Employment over summer is allowed if a student is enrolled in at least one summer credit course or enrolled for the following fall semester in at least six credit hours
  • GPA of at least 2.0 at the time of hire and be in good academic standing

Preferred

  • Preferred: Experience creating personal video content, participating in school media, theater, athletics, or other on-camera activities
  • Preferred: Interest in marketing, communications, media, or a related field

Oakton College

Oakton is a community college with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. Established in 1969 and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Oakton offers education and training for the residents and businesses of Illinois District 535.For our comment moderation policy:oakton.edu/comments

Founded in 1969
Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
1.3K employees (42 in marketing)