Multimedia Assistant

Position Title: Multimedia Assistant

Position Department: Marketing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full/Part-Time: Student Part-Time

Compensation: $18.95 per hour

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager

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Associated Students Summary

Associated Students' (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization's legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students' education through high quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.

A.S. is a non-profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.

Position Summary

The Multimedia Associate will produce and manage video and photography, video projects, working with the marketing team, department contacts, and A.S. Board of Directors to plan creative multimedia campaigns that enhance and improve brand image, and increase campus-wide awareness of programs, services, events.

Essential Functions

Content Production & Management

• Multimedia Production:
  Capture and edit high-quality photography and short-form video content (e.g., Reels, Tik Toks) for A.S. events, campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Portrait & Event Media:
  Conduct professional headshots and capture event photography for the A.S. Board of Directors, departmental teams, and election candidates.
• Digital Asset Management:
  Systematically organize and archive all visual assets across Google Drive shared drives, You Tube, Flickr, and internal archives to ensure streamlined access for stakeholders.
• Archival Research:
  Select and repurpose archival media to produce tailored multimedia content for social media, websites, and internal/external communications.

Distribution & Engagement

• Content Distribution:
  Strategically post and schedule multimedia content across social media platforms, ensuring strict adherence to A.S. branding guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Distribute finalized visual assets to department clients, the Marketing Specialist, and the Web & Social Media Associate to support cross-platform campaign execution.
• Trend Integration:
  Stay current on photography, videography, and social media trends to produce fresh, engaging visual storytelling that aligns with digital strategies.

Operations & Equipment

• Equipment Oversight:
  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and organized checkout of all departmental photography, video, audio (mics/recorders), and lighting equipment.
• Project Coordination:
  Manage the end-to-end participant workflow for multimedia projects, including scheduling, recruitment, and project-day logistics.
• Operational Reporting:
  Provide comprehensive project status reports to the supervisor, detailing production timelines, asset delivery, and equipment status.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Strategic Partnership:
  Collaborate with the marketing team and student leaders to develop creative campaigns and deliver content through professional communication channels.
• Required Training:
  Attend regular staff meetings and participate in required student development trainings, including bi-semester professional development and CMEG orientation sessions.

Required Meetings & Training

• Weekly Department Meetings:
  Fridays (schedule may adjust based on team availability)
• Marketing Department Staff Training:
  Bi-semester professional development sessions (dates TBD and communicated in advance)
• CMEG Student Assistant Training:
  Full-day orientation sessions for all CMEG department student staff (CCCAC, Marketing, Events, Garden)
  • Fall 2026:
    August 18, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Spring 2027:
    January (date and time TBD)

Note:
Training dates are set well in advance to ensure student schedules can accommodate attendance. These sessions are essential for role success and team coordination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical Production:
  Advanced proficiency in photography, video production, and audio editing using Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom) or Final Cut Pro.
• Platform Management:
  Demonstrated experience publishing and managing professional digital content across You Tube, Flickr, and Google Drive.
• Social Media Expertise:
  Comprehensive knowledge of Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube, Threads, X/Twitter, and Facebook, including platform-specific posting and scheduling workflows.
• Engagement Strategy:
  Proven ability to translate campaign goals into high-quality visual content designed to drive student engagement and brand awareness.
• Software & Administration:
  Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office for project management and internal communication.
• Project…