Student Assistant - Georgia Southern Athletics - Student Content Creator (Fall 2024) Apply
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About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Georgia Southern University Athletics
Job Summary
The Student Assistant will support Georgia Southern Unviversity Athletics on the Statesboro Campus as a Student Content Creator beginning Fall 2024.
Working under the Director of Creative and Digital Strategy, this role will help execute the Georgia Southern Athletics digital strategy and enhance the university's brand through the creation of in-venue, recruiting, digital and social media content. The position reports in-person to the Statesboro Campus.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Responsibilities
- Produce promotional content such as features, interviews, highlights, and hype videos showcasing Georgia Southern Athletics personnel
- Edit and produce videos efficiently, employing creative storytelling techniques
- Record, edit, and distribute weekly and postgame press conferences to local, regional and national media outlets
- Collaborate closely with internal departments including Communications, GATA Productions, Marketing & Fan Experience, Ticketing, and Athletic Foundation
- Organize and manage video footage by labeling and archiving files
- Assist the Director of Creative and Digital Strategy in content planning and supervising student workers/interns
Shift Specifics
- 15 - 20 hours per week
- Flexible with schedule of availability
- Requires work on weekends and holidays
- May require travel
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects
- Experience with EOS and DSLR cameras/video cameras, lighting and audio kits
- Knowledge of photo/video production, including but not limited to shooting, non-linear editing, color correction and audio editing
- Knowledge of college athletics content trends, knowledge of current social and digital media trends and specifications
- Ability to interpret and utilize brand standards
- Ability to manage/schedule multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Consistent use of strong interpersonal skills
Proposed Salary
$7.25 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
July 23, 2024
Application review may begin as early as July 12, 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers for student employment may be contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
- This is not a supervisory position.
- This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
- This role is not considered a position of trust.
