The Silhouette Multimedia Assistant

msu Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hamilton Junior Video Production

Entry-level Video Production role at msu. Hamilton.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll handle web page layout and design for the Multimedia team
You'll create article graphics and support visual storytelling online and in print
You'll help section editors troubleshoot WordPress and explore interactive article features
You'll produce small graphics and infographics for web, print, and social media

What you bring

You have strong WordPress skills and know Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop
You have experience with website and design software
You manage time well, stay organized, and pay close attention to detail
You work effectively with colleagues and volunteers
You have a personal computer or digital equipment for design work

Who this fits

You’ll suit a flexible, collaborative contributor who can carry creative work through to completion while maintaining accuracy. The role is based in Hamilton, runs for four to six hours, and includes late-evening work. Training will cover Silhouette branding, layout templates, journalism ethics, and Canadian Press style.

From the employer

Reporting to: Silhouette Multimedia Editor

Hours: 4-6 hours

This posting will close on September 30 at 11:59pm, however, we will begin reviewing candidates immediately.

Whether it’s a breaking news story or an ongoing investigation, Silhouette reporters will be there and are committed to informing the student body of the issues and concerns that affect their lives. The Sil’s sports section is your best way to keep up with the exploits of the many Mac varsity teams, while Arts & Culture provides useful and insightful profiles, features, and tips to help you get the most out of student life. The Sil’s opinions section is your own forum through which you can speak to the masses. Got something to say? Submit an OpEd piece by two days prior to that week’s publication.

The Multimedia Assistant will assist the Multimedia team with mostly web page layout and design, and graphic design requests for articles as needed. The role will also assist the Silhouette section editors with creating graphics and solving problems when using WordPress, exploring website functions around engagement and interactivity for articles. The Multimedia Assistant may also create small graphics and infographics for online, print, and social media as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Flexibility, attention to detail and enthusiasm are key

Personal skills to work with colleagues and volunteers

Strong knowledge of WordPress, and at least one of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Time management and organizational skills required

Effort and Responsibility

Create graphics and assist in facilitating the visual presentations of articles online and in print when necessary

Attention to detail to maintain accuracy and balance

Effort required to maintain thought and creative expression until the completion of a project

Working Conditions

Late evening work is involved

Training and Experience

Experience with website and design software is required

Previous experience with the Silhouette is an asset

Basic design training will be administered to teach Silhouette branding and layout templates, in addition to basic journalism ethics and Canadian Press style training

Equipment

Personal computer and/or digital equipment is required to perform layout and graphic design responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the job description here