Student Assistant, Social Media

Newschool Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

B - 65 West 11th Street Part-time Junior Social Media

Entry-level Social Media role at Newschool. B - 65 West 11th Street · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll film and photograph lectures, panels, receptions, and student programs as requested
Set up and run camera, lighting, and audio gear discreetly during event coverage
Choose and edit footage and photos for promotions, social channels, and digital platforms
Keep raw and finished media in a clearly labeled, accessible archive
Plan coverage with department staff, then deliver finished assets on the agreed schedule

What you bring

You're a matriculated New School student; a Federal Work-Study award is preferred
You've used a camera for photography, videography, or both
You're available at least ten hours weekly, including some evenings and weekends
Editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar is preferred
You can work independently on-site and bring strong attention to detail

Who this fits

This role suits a student who wants hands-on event media experience and may be especially fitting for a first-year student developing these skills over time. Work is primarily remote in a hybrid arrangement, with occasional on-campus attendance requested in advance. You’ll need evening and weekend availability for some event coverage.

From the employer

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking a student videographer and photographer to capture requested events, providing visual content that supports promotion, documentation, and storytelling for the department. The successful candidate will report to the department and will play a key role in building a visual archive of events and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Capture photo and video content at requested events, including but not limited to lectures, panels, receptions, and student programming.
Set up and operate camera, lighting, and audio equipment for event coverage professionally and unobtrusively.
Edit and select photos and video footage for use in promotional materials, social media, and digital platforms.
Organize and archive raw and edited photo and video files in an accessible, clearly labeled system.
Coordinate with department staff in advance of events to confirm coverage needs, shot lists, and delivery timelines.
Deliver edited content within agreed-upon turnaround times following each event.
Complete other related communications and media tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Matriculated New School student.
Federal Work-Study Award letter preferred.
Demonstrated experience operating a camera for photography and/or videography.
Available a minimum of 10 hours per week, including some evening and weekend availability for event coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

First-year student interested in cultivating their skillset over four years.
Experience with photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar).
Familiarity with basic lighting and audio setup for event recording.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on-site at events.

WORK MODE

Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate: $20/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

This position supports the department by capturing photo and video content at requested events, from setup through editing and delivery of final assets. The student videographer/photographer will work closely with department staff to plan coverage for each event and ensure content is organized and delivered on schedule. This role offers hands-on experience in event media production within a university setting.

We look forward to receiving your application!