Graduate Media & Communications Assistant, Videographer; Student

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Marketing

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

The American University Career Center is seeking a creative and skilled graduate student to serve as a Media & Communications Graduate Assistant (Videographer). This position will support the AU Career Center’s storytelling and student engagement efforts by creating compelling video content that highlights student experiences, employer partnerships, career resources, events, and experiential learning opportunities.

The graduate assistant will focus on producing podcasts, interviews, and creative digital content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of camera operation, lighting, audio recording, video editing, and digital asset management. They should be eager to collaborate, receptive to feedback, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Film and edit short-form and long-form video content for social media, websites, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns.

• Produce “Day in the Life” videos, internship and study abroad features, student success stories, and podcast-style interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners.

• Capture photo and video content at AU Career Center events, workshops, career fairs, employer programs, and special initiatives.

• Collaborate with AU Career Center staff to develop creative concepts, storyboards, and content strategies.

• Create captions, graphics, and subtitles to ensure accessibility and audience engagement.

• Organize, archive, and maintain video files and other digital media assets.

• Assist with equipment setup, media organization, and content production workflows.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 15 - 17 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $20.00 - $21.00 per hour.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Must be a current American University graduate student.

• Experience with video production, filming, and editing.

• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects; willingness to learn and adapt to additional Adobe Creative Cloud applications or similar software used in daily production.

• Strong storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia during period of employment.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating video production and editing skills are preferred.

• Knowledge of accessibility best practices for digital media.

• Creative mindset with strong visual storytelling skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively, accept constructive feedback, and adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be available to begin working during the first week of the Fall 2026 semester.

• The AU Career Center is a bustling office full of opportunity for part-time student employees. Students work alongside full-time staff members and help to deliver career services and resources to thousands of AU students and alumni. Many student employees remain employed with the Career Center year after year and eventually go on to land high quality internships, national scholarships, and great full-time jobs after graduation.

• These qualifications would contribute to be successful in the position. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University…