FWS Spring 2022, Student Content Creator (YouTube)

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Job Type: PartTime
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Posting Details
Job Title FWS Spring 2022, Student Content Creator (YouTube)
Requisition Number DU08781
Department Name 1B531:Federal Work Study
Work Location Marketing and Brand Strategy, 206E Matthews Building
Salary Range $8.25 - $9.60
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Must be an enrolled student at UK.
Required Related Experience
Some experience in videography, video editing and production required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Pushing, pulling objects up to 25 lbs. 
Shift
Flexible, up to 20 hours per week. 
Job Summary
·         This is a student position in the UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy offices. Under the direction of the Digital Director and Creative Services Director in UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy, the Student Content Creator will create videos for the university’s YouTube account – focusing on content that resonates with current and prospective students. Job duties will include regularly producing video blogging (vlogging) style videos that showcase what it’s like to be a UK student. Working within our communication and marketing strategy, this position will share knowledge of digital content creation and make student-focused videos.
The qualified applicant will brainstorm and execute content ideas to create original content for the university’s YouTube channel with direction and input from the Digital Director and the Creative Services Director. This position will offer excellent opportunities for:
·         Real world, on the job experience
·         Content creation and portfolio building
·         Working with campus leadership
Tasks and Responsibilities

·         Create content and help maintain the university’s YouTube channel
·         Stay on top of current events and campus happenings to create relevant content
·         Produce vlogging-style YouTube videos that showcase student life at UK, meets the needs of our student community
·         Set benchmarks for content performance
·         Develop content designed to resonate with current and prospective UK students
·         Monitor YouTube for sentiment and trends
·         Help team with other social media and video projects as needed
·         Work with fellow student content creator for TikTok on content ideas, series and strategy.
For more information, please contact: Blair Conner, Phone: (859) 257-6398, E-mail: [email protected] 
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
·         Strong oral and written language skills
·         Strong, demonstrable video storytelling skills
·         Organized and detail-oriented
·         Reliable and punctual
·         Eager and self-starter, always seeking content ideas
·         Knowledge of filming and editing videos for YouTube
·         Knowledge of what content would be of interest to current and prospective UK students
·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·         Commitment to organization and time management
·         Ability to represent yourself professionally as a representative of UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy
·         Knowledge of university social media best practices
·         Must have ability to work a flexible schedule
·         Ability to work independently and sometimes virtually
·         Open to constructive feedback
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply 01/24/2022
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