The Middlebury Marketing and Communications Office is looking for a student with excellent communication and storytelling skills to support our content production, with a particular focus on social media. Working with a variety of content creation tools, you'll collaborate with our team to generate engaging and relevant content about student life, campus culture, academic programs, and other Middlebury topics. Qualified candidates will be friendly and outgoing, comfortable shooting and editing high-quality video, and bring a solid understanding of Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn. Are you reliable and collaborative, with an appreciation for deadline-driven work? If so, we'd love to meet you! 

This position is compensated at the Level A rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.01 - $14.43 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

Meet with senior social media strategist for weekly planning sessions. Attend campus events to capture photo and video content for Middlebury’s official social media accounts. Deliver quick-turnaround content for use on platforms including Instagram Stories, TikTok, Reels, and LinkedIn. Capture high-quality photos and video footage around campus that align with the Middlebury brand tone and voice. Edit video content for various platforms using Adobe Premiere Pro (training and support provided). Assist in writing engaging captions and selecting platform-appropriate music and copy. Collaborate in identifying upcoming events and campus moments worth covering. Stay informed about student interests, trends, and community happenings. Pitch creative ideas and series that reflect student life and resonate with peers. Track social media trends and suggest ways to adapt them for Middlebury’s audience.