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Marketing Communications Student Assistant - Video Focused

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511442
Division/Organization: College of Engineering
Department: Engineering Professional Development
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: FLUNO CNT FOR EXEC EDUCATION
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing

Department Overview:

 InterPro’s mission is to advance the Wisconsin Idea for the College of Engineering by delivering professional education programs and learning services to individuals and organizations. We are the premier UW–Madison organization offering a portfolio of professional education programs and services focused on the needs of engineers, managers, technical professionals, and partner organizations, to guide them into the future.

Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, a division of the College of Engineering, is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and highly motivated student to join our team and support marketing efforts for our Online Graduate Programs.

The right candidate will play a key role in editing and producing video content for websites, social media, and email campaigns, while helping shape video strategy and storytelling that supports our brand. This role offers hands-on experience in video production, digital marketing, and content strategy, with opportunities to build a strong portfolio of published work.

InterPro provides student assistants with real-world, hands-on experience and published content for portfolios. Engineering experience is not required for this position.

To learn more about InterPro, visit interpro.wisc.edu

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Flexible hours between Monday and Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM CT. We work around your class schedule! Hours can change every semester.

The duration of this appointment is May 2026 – December 2026 with opportunity to extend beyond. Must have availability over the summer.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 You are:
• A current UW–Madison student. All majors and fields of study are encouraged to apply; additional consideration given to individuals pursuing degrees in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related fields
• A strong visual storyteller with an interest in video editing and digital content creation
• A good communicator who can translate ideas into engaging video content
• Organized and detail-oriented
• A collaborative team player
• Enthusiastic and creative
• Interested in video strategy, digital marketing, and audience engagement
• Excited to learn new technologies, editing techniques, and AI-powered video tools

You love to:
• Edit video footage into engaging short- and long-form content
• Create content for social media, websites, and email campaigns
• Tell stories through video, motion graphics, and visuals
• Experiment with new video formats (short-form video, reels, explainers, testimonials)
• Improve workflows and find efficient ways to produce high-quality video content
• Try new tools, including AI-assisted video editing and captioning
• Collaborate with others to bring creative ideas to life

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The following experience is preferred, but not required:
Video & Content Creation
• Video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro strongly preferred)
• Experience editing short-form video (social media reels, shorts, etc.)
• Basic videography skills (camera operation, lighting, framing)
• Motion graphics or animation tools (Adobe After Effects preferred but not required)
• Captioning and video accessibility practices

Marketing & Digital Tools
• Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Email marketing programs (Eloqua or Constant Contact)
• Cloud-based document management tools (Box, Google Drive)
• Internal messaging and web conferencing tools (Teams, Zoom)
• Basic HTML knowledge (preferred)

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Video-Focused Marketing Communications Student Assistant will assist the Marketing Specialist with communications efforts for Online Graduate Programs, with a primary focus on video editing, production, and digital storytelling.

Responsibilities include:
Video Editing & Production (Primary Focus)
• Edit video content for websites, social media, and email campaigns
• Create short-form and long-form videos to support marketing initiatives
• Assist with filming video content, including interviews and promotional footage
• Add captions, graphics, music, and branding elements to videos
• Organize and manage video files and digital assets
• Ensure video content aligns with brand standards and accessibility guidelines

Video Strategy & Content Planning
• Support development of video content strategies for marketing campaigns
• Recommend video formats based on platform best practices
• Assist in analyzing video performance metrics
• Help identify opportunities to expand video usage across campaigns

Marketing Support (Secondary Focus)
• Assist with social media content planning and scheduling
• Support website content updates
• Assist with email marketing campaigns
• Help create supporting graphics for digital campaigns
• Support outreach events and marketing initiatives as needed

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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