WS - Student Media Assistant 2 - Photography

Pikeville, KY (On-site)

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Job Summary

Own campus photography and media support, collaborating with MarComm to source content for events and campaigns while ensuring timely delivery and proper asset tagging.

Coordinate shoots and post-production during designated in‑office hours
Deliver uncropped photos/videos for university galleries
Assist with digital asset management and branding compliance

Job Description

Responsibilities

Take initiative to support the campus photographer and rest of student media team by being present and willing to learn the universities brand and style of media we capture. C, P
Capture vibrant photos of student-sponsored activities and assist the supervisor at major events, including white coat ceremonies, commencements, and press conferences. TW, T
Shoot general stock photography of campus buildings and student life across various settings, such as morning light, plaza activities, night scenes, and weather events L, T
Collaborate directly with MarComm staff to pitch, execute, and support media projects with necessary photo and video content. L,P, TW
Ability to assist with general video production projects if needed. t, TW, T
Support digital asset management efforts by properly tagging archival footage. T
Commit to 3-5 designated in-office hours each week. This time is specifically reserved for batch-editing photos from large shoots and receiving direct mentorship and training from the MarComm team P, T
Deliver shot footage (photos/video) in a timely fashion in uncropped format to supervisor so they may be posted on university galleries. P, T

Requirements

Education Requirements: Must be enrolled and in good academic standing at UPIKE.
Competencies/Skills: Career & Self-Development (CSD), Communication (C), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Professionalism (P), Teamwork (TW), Technology (T)
Work Schedule: Monday–Saturday varies depending on workload. No Sunday hours. Flexible to fit student class schedule.
Work Conditions: Normal office environment; heat, cold, noise.
Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling.
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Rate: $9.75/hour
Location: Administration Building, 1st Floor
Delivery of shot footage (photos/video) in a timely fashion in uncropped format to supervisor so they may be posted on university galleries.

Preferred

Preferred Skills: Computer knowledge, social media & new technology, strong active listening, willingness to learn.

University of Pikeville

Founded in 1889 by Presbyterians, the University of Pikeville is committed to offering a broad liberal arts and sciences education. This foundation provides opportunities for students to develop their full academic and personal potential and prepare for specific careers.While the University remains primarily committed to serving students from Appalachia, it encourages and welcomes students from all regions and cultural backgrounds. The University of Pikeville provides an opportunity for students to receive a quality education that focuses on the development of the whole person, including the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical dimensions.The University of Pikeville offers associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for a variety of professions or careers. The undergraduate curriculum rests on a broad liberal arts foundation, emphasizing communicative and quantitative skills; independent thinking; tolerance of diverse points of view; cultural, historical and ethical awareness; and preparation for leadership, civic responsibility and lifelong learning. The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine provides graduate students with an osteopathic medical education that emphasizes primary care, encourages research, promotes lifelong scholarly activity and produces graduates who are committed to serving the health care needs of communities in eastern Kentucky and other Appalachian regions.The University of Pikeville is committed to enhancing the educational, cultural and economic opportunities for Appalachia through quality academic and continuing education programs as well as involvement in community service and humanitarian efforts.

Pikeville, Kentucky, USA

432 employees (35 in marketing)

upike.edu