Multimedia Design Assistant

Working Title: Multimedia Design Assistant

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Communications and Marketing

Department: 100242 - University Communications

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

Multimedia Design Assistants will be primarily responsible for assisting in the creation of designed content for JMU's channels. There will be a strong emphasis on graphic design, however, these interns will secondarily be responsible for other miscellaneous converged media tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Multimedia Strategy to create branded graphics for JMU's communications and social media properties
2. Utilize JMU's brand guide and branded templates to develop themed designs to support University Communications
3. Design and produce multimedia frames and Stories for JMU's Instagram and Facebook channels
4. Design and curate GIFs and GIF stickers for JMU's GIPHY channel
5. Assist with social media video production
6. Participate in student-led social media content across JMU's channels
7. Assist with other miscellaneous media production tasks within University Communications
8. Assist University Communications staff in promoting faculty experts from all colleges and departments to relevant reporters. This includes pitching faculty members to reporters seeking subject matter experts across various fields.

Qualifications:

* We are looking for motivated SMAD or SADAH majors or minors, or any other students with a passion for graphic and multimedia design, to fill these positions, so long as they have a baseline proficiency with the technical aspects of creating digital content, as well as developing a digital audience. Other majors are welcome to apply. Applicants must be full-time James Madison University students for the entire 2024-2025 academic year.

* Applicants must be proficient in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro.) They should show advanced initiative, self-discipline, excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Other design proficiencies (i.e. illustration, motion graphics, etc.) are valued but not required.

* A digital portfolio, or links to examples of the applicant's work, is REQUIRED.

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

Cover letter, resume, and media upload required.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.