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Media Assistant I
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Job ID 73629
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)
Category Technical
Job Description
The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) supports and celebrates the unique experience and backgrounds of students as well as their communities and identities. We collaborate with campus and external partners on programs and initiatives that help students develop the skills and perspectives necessary to succeed in college and beyond while supporting U-M in its ongoing commitment to nurture an intellectually and culturally diverse campus.
 
The Multimedia Assistant works closely with and reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication to capture, edit, and publish photo and video content. The assistant will support OAMI programs and initiatives by documenting events and activities using professional media equipment. They will prepare digital content for publication across various platforms, including websites, emails, presentations, and social media. 
 
The role will include such tasks as:
 
  • Attending OAMI events to photograph and capture video, do short interviews with participants, and prepare content for social posts, which will sometimes require evening and weekend assignments.
  • Using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to polish and enhance photos for publication
  • Organizing, editing, and improving video footage in Adobe Premier 
  • Acting as crew during interview filming, setting up lights and sound equipment, and operating cameras
  • Developing and pitching ideas for multimedia marketing projects
  • Searching for stock music and image content
Educational Value

The assistant will learn about media production related to supporting and promoting a mission-driven, diversity-focused organization. The assistant will get real-world experience capturing and creating digital content that will help inform and educate the university and broader community about OAMI’s work. The assistant will learn each step in the media production process and will hone their skills with Adobe Creative Cloud software. They will have an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to handle multiple projects with varying levels of complexity to deliver based on event schedules and content calendars. Additionally, the assistant will be able to develop their communication and collaboration skills with students, faculty, and staff.

Job Requirements
The assistant should possess a basic understanding of photography and videography fundamentals, with some experience working with DSLR and/or mirrorless cameras. They should be familiar with Adobe Premier or other video editing software. 
 
A link to an example of work that demonstrates such skills (either from a class or outside work) is preferred.
 
There will be plenty of opportunities to build up skills, so an eagerness to learn and enthusiasm to try new things is always welcomed.
 
These attributes would also be highly desirable:
  • Working knowledge of WordPress website authoring
  • Experience with After Effects and motion design
  • Graphic design and fine arts skills, such as illustration and sketching
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date Upon Completion
Primary Contact Brendan Kirwin
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Brendan Kirwin
Work Location 515 E Jefferson St Student Activities Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone N/A
Fax N/A