Graduate Storytelling Support (Student) (FWS)

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Baker School of Education

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Storytelling Coordinator creates and writes storytelling content for the Baker School of Education (BSE) website, newsletter, social media channels, marketing publications, and other outlets. Duties will include: video interviewing alumni, faculty, staff, students, and alumni and for written articles; drafting articles; editing content; compiling the BSE newsletter; photography; creating compelling social media graphics to support content; posting to social media platforms; and other duties as assigned.

The student will learn and use AU’s digital asset management systems (HootSuite for social media, filing of videos and photos). The position reports to the BSE Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing, and may cover events onsite when timing allows. The ideal candidate will have experience with video recording and editing. This team member works across departments to source content that is timely, engages and builds relationships with audiences, and helps stakeholders in the influencer community better understand the transformational teaching and research conducted by our faculty. This position prioritizes and manages a varied workflow; stays organized; and communicates well with team members, others in SOE, and colleagues in the larger AU community. This student must be dependable, organized, and skilled with the Microsoft Office suite.

Essential Functions:

• Compile questions, schedule interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

• Interviews subject either over email, Zoom, or ideally in person so it can be recorded on video.

• Edit videos in professional manner for posting on social media, YouTube.

• Assist with planning and executing of marketing campaigns.

• Other duties as determined by the Department Manager.

• Onsite for video interviews, remote work flexibility, based upon need.

• May request occasional evening, in-person or virtual, event attendance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.

• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, etc.

• Comfort interviewing a variety of audiences: alumni, faculty, staff, students.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with social media promotions beyond personal use.

• Video recording and editing experience.

• Knowledge of, or interest to learn, social media aggregator HootSuite.

• Knowledge of, or interest in marketing, influencing, or visual arts.

• Prior office experience is helpful.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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