Part Time - Materials Science and Engineering - Federal Work-study Marketing Assistant-video, photography, and graphic design

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to a hire for a federal work study position. PSU undergraduate students only please. Must have a work-study grant.

The student in this position will have numerous opportunities to produce high-quality professional portfolio pieces. The student will be responsible for producing digital multimedia content that helps tell the story of Penn State Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE), its students, and its researchers. This position will work in graphic design, photography, video production, and video editing supervised by the MatSE Marketing Communications Specialist.

Job Duties:

• Create graphics for social media, websites, and/or digital mediums. This
• will include the creation of graphic templates that can be quickly and easily modified and customized on a regular basis.
• Photography to promote MatSE facilities, events, students, faculty,
• staff, and alumni. This will include taking photos in research facilities, at events, group and individual photos as needed.
• Video camera operation during events, interviews, and as needs arise.
• Video editing to produce a final desired products that will appear on
• websites, social media, and news platforms.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Penn State student with an eligible Work Study award and the ability to
• work 10-20 hours a week.
• Must be able to work semi-independently and willing to take initiative on
• assigned projects.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design, photography, and video production.
• Must be comfortable using Adobe Creative Suite programs (such as
• Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) to create graphics, edit photos, etc.
• Familiar with how to operate photo cameras and/or video cameras.
• Preferred knowledge of video editing programs (such as Final Cut, Adobe
• Premiere, or iMovie).
• May require the ability to work occasionally after business hours and weekends.
• Preferred (but not required) Skills:
• Experience creating digital graphics.
• Experience in photography or video production/editing.

Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job position is available.

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