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Videography/Photography Communications Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508765
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Center for the First-Year Experience
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MIDDLETON BUILDING, WILLIAM S
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Performing and Visual Arts, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Customer Service, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Office of Student Transition and Family Engagement (OSTFE) prides itself on welcoming and supporting new first-year students, transfers, and families to the Badger community. Throughout our programs and daily work, we embrace our core values: Inclusion, Education, Integrity, and Collaboration. OSTFE houses programs including SOAR, Wisconsin Welcome, Transfer Transition Program, Parent & Family Program, and our first-year seminar class (CP125).

The Communications Intern will work to assist in the planning, design, and creation of content for our social media platforms. This person will work collaboratively with several other communications interns, staff members, and students. They will have a large role in shaping content catered to new students and families, creating design pieces to support the office’s five aforementioned programs, promoting office events via social media coverage, and capturing photos and videos at the events. (See Job Duties for More)

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 5th, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 September 12th, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 25 Maximum: Up to 30 depending on week

Schedule:

 ● Start for brief trainings – as available early May
● Mid-May/June/July 2025: Internship (25 hrs/week)
● August 1st- September 12, 2025 (Peak Wisconsin Welcome Programming): 25 hrs/week
● End Date – Sept 12th, 2025

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 ● Full-time student status for the spring ‘25 semester and fall ‘25 semester
● Good academic and non-academic standing with the University at the time of application, hire, and employment. (OSTFE retains the right to check academic and non-academic misconduct throughout hiring and employment)
● Ability to work on all of the dates listed in the “Work Schedule” section of the application
● Major commitments cannot conflict with required staffing dates and should be disclosed to the supervisor prior to accepting the employment offer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

● Photo & Video editing experience
● Adobe Creative Suite or other industry standard experience (Ex. Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)
● Creative with an eye for design
● Possess strong organization, prioritization skills, and attention to detail
● Solution-oriented learner who uses available resources and asks questions
● Open-minded and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
● Serve as a leader in a variety of team-settings and in individual work
● Proficient written, verbal, and visual communication skills
● Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment to promote a smooth transition for UW-Madison students and families

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The hired intern will assist with communications and designs across the entire office. The responsibilities for the respective role will include:

● Office-Wide Social Media
○ Creation of regularly scheduled OSTFE social media content
○ Assist with management of office social media accounts
○ Development of content strategy and vision
○ Engage with new students and families on social media, during programs, and events
● Office Design Projects for this role
○ Short-form video experience (Reels/TikToks)
○ Photography using a DSLR camera
○ *Opportunity for additional graphic design work if desired*

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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