About the Role
The Unity Center is seeking a creative, organized, and reliable Student Media Assistant to help document and promote Unity Center programs and events. This role plays a key part in ensuring students feel seen, valued, and represented through visual storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Attend Unity Center programs and events to capture high-quality photos and videos
- Create engaging social media content, including reels, short videos, and recap posts
- Organize and maintain digital media files in a structured and accessible way
- Collaborate with staff to highlight key moments, stories, and student experiences
- Support the creation of event recaps and promotional materials
- Assist in advancing the Unity Center’s mission of fostering belonging and visibility for all students
- Attend regular staff meetings and contribute ideas for content and storytelling
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest or experience in photography, videography, or content creation
- Comfortable using social media platforms (Instagram, etc.)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends for events
- Reliable, responsible, and able to meet deadlines
- Passion for storytelling and supporting diverse student communities
- Resume and cover letter required
- Must bring original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to complete I-9 form
Skills
- Photography
- Videography
- Content creation
- Social media platforms (Instagram, etc.)
- Editing tools (Canva, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Lightroom)
- Visual composition
- Storytelling
- Campus programming
- Event support
Location
- Ithaca, NY
Work Type
- Full Academic Year
- Fall
- Spring
- Winter opportunities
- Summer opportunities
Experience Level
- Student
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 per hour
- Plus standard annual increases when applicable
Benefits
- Meaningful experiential learning opportunities
- Develop transferable skills
- Apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings
- Foster personal and professional growth
About the Company
- Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries.
- These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
- Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
- Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
