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Title: Social Media Video Intern
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: University Marketing & Communications

Job Summary

As the Social Media Video Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the social media team and videographers in creating engaging videos for Illinois State University's social media accounts from start to finish. The top candidates will have outstanding attention to detail in all aspects of video production. Applicants must have prior experience with professional video equipment and editing software, as well as a solid understanding of various social media platforms.

Duties Include
• Film, edit, interview, and caption video content for university social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the social media team to create short-form video content and simple motion graphics/animations for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other channels.
• Assist with managing and maintaining the university’s YouTube channel, including organizing content, basic channel branding, and supporting platform best practices.
• Assist the social media team with livestreaming events as needed.
• Support the development and execution of social media campaigns and content strategies.
• Assist the Social Media Specialist and Creative Director of Social Media with filming, lighting, sound, and other aspects of video production as assigned.
• Occasionally coordinate and schedule video shoots with campus partners, students, faculty, and staff for planned video projects.

Additional Information

University Marketing and Communications (UMC) at Illinois State University is the University’s in-house marketing agency—a collaborative creative team dedicated to telling the Redbird story to audiences across campus, across the state, and beyond. Our team includes designers, writers, photographers, videographers, social media specialists, and communication strategists who develop compelling content and integrated campaigns that support university priorities, highlight student success, promote events, and strengthen our brand. We produce marketing materials, manage key social channels, and partner with departments across campus to ensure consistent, engaging storytelling that reflects the Redbird spirit. As part of UMC, you’ll gain experience working like a professional creative agency—collaborating on projects, honing your craft, and learning the ins and outs of strategic communication within a large institution.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with professional video equipment, including manual exposure settings, microphones, and audio recording.
• Working knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Creative Cloud preferred).
• Experience shooting high-quality video using a smartphone.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be professional, highly motivated, personable, timely, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be in good standing with both academic and University conduct at the time of application and throughout employment.

Work Hours

12 hours per week. The schedule would be agreed upon by the selected applicant, the Creative Director of Social Media, and the Assistant Director.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List and 3 Examples of past video work.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants will need to submit the following:
Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List, and three examples of past video work.

Contact Information for Applicants

Julie Mana-ay Perez, Creative Director of Social Media, jmpere5@ilstu.edu.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.