Student Media Assistant

MARCOM Student Media Assistant - Photography - FWS

Division: Support Services       

Department: MarCom               

Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSPRMEDIAAST                  

Supervisor/Reports To: Larry Epling

Start Date: 8/24/2026

Join the Marketing & Communications team to support our visual media efforts, with a strong emphasis on photography and video production. In this hands-on role, you will produce dynamic content covering campus events, athletic matchups, and general campus life. You will also gain valuable real-world experience by supporting the supervisor on major, high-priority photoshoots and team media days. This is an entry level position on the student media team. Applicants should be freshmen - juniors who are open to learning about photography in a University setting. 

Responsibilities and Career Competencies: 

1. Capture vibrant photos of student-sponsored activities and assist the supervisor at major events, including white coat ceremonies, commencements, and press conferences. P, C, TW, T
2. Shoot general stock photography of campus buildings and student life across various settings, such as morning light, plaza activities, night scenes, and weather events. P, TW, T
3. Collaborate directly with MarComm staff to pitch, execute, and support media projects with necessary photo and video content. P, TW, T, C
4. Assist with general video production projects as needed. TW, T, C
5. Support digital asset management efforts by properly tagging archival footage. T, C
6. Commit to 3-5 designated in-office hours each week. This time is specifically reserved for batch-editing photos from large shoots and receiving direct mentorship and training from the MarComm team. P, C, TW, T
7. Deliver shot footage (photos/video) in a timely fashion in uncropped format to supervisor so they may be posted on university galleries. TW, P, C, T

Competencies/Skills: Career & Self-Development (CSD), Communication (C), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Professionalism (P), Teamwork (TW), Technology (T)

Education Requirements: Must be enrolled and in good academic standing at UPIKE.

Preferred Skills: Computer knowledge, social media & new technology, strong active listening, willingness to learn.

Work Schedule: Monday–Saturday varies depending on workload. No Sunday hours. Flexible to fit student class schedule.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment; heat, cold, noise.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $8.75/hour

Location: Administration Building, 1st Floor

To Apply: Complete required sections and upload your academic and practice schedule along with your resume.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students.