Working Title: Creative Content Specialist (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Media Specialist III

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100331 - College of Business-Acad Supp

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $21.25-$23/hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/10/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

The Creative Content Specialist will work with our dynamic marketing and communications team in shaping the visual identity of our college through photography, video, and digital storytelling. Focus will be on strategy, creation, sharing, monitoring and analyzing of content effectiveness. Through your lens, we’ll bring stories to life about our people, the energy, and experiences that shape our community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create: Capture and produce high-quality photo and video content for web, social media, digital signage, and print – aligned with the JMU brand and college priorities.
• Collaborate: Work closely with writers, designers, and social media specialists to bring stories to life in a cohesive, engaging way.
• Edit & Deliver: Manage post-production workflows to ensure timely delivery of polished content.
• Organize: Maintain a well-structured archive of digital assets and carefully manage college-owned media equipment.
• Analyze: Monitor content performance and use insights to refine and evolve your creative strategy.
• Adapt: Be ready to cover events during evenings or weekends – where the best stories often unfold.

Qualifications:

• A strong digital portfolio showcasing your photography and videography skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all phases of video production: planning, lighting, audio, shooting and editing.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro and Lightroom.
• Proven photography skills and knowledge of DSLR cameras and lighting equipment.
• Flexibility to work nontraditional hours, including some early evenings and Saturday mornings based on event schedules and social media demands.
• Proven experience in media, marketing, communications, or a related field is beneficial but not required.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates should provide a resume, cover letter, and portfolio with their application materials to be considered; candidates should upload a document (as required document “Portfolio”) that contains either the portfolio directly or the link to their digital portfolio.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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.

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 an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.