Grand Valley State University

WGVU’s Emmy award winning television series Mutually Inclusive is searching for a digital/social media producer to engage viewers.

Mutually Inclusive elevates the voices in our community who are working to create change. Each 30-minute episode explores historically underrepresented subjects within our West Michigan landscape, partnering with our neighbors to shape truthful narratives.

If you’re skilled in writing, editing, and social media, you’re a perfect fit for this position.

Find us here:

https://www.wgvu.org/mutually-inclusive/

https://www.youtube.com/@mutuallyinclusivewithwgvu

Job Type:

Part-time. Maximum 29 hours per week. $15.65/hour

Compensation:

• Internship credit in this position is available
• Transportation to shoots is provided; mileage & meals are reimbursable if needed

Responsibilities:

• Work with the WGVU Content team to plan and create original social/digital media video and images
• Create short-form content from existing episodes of Mutually Inclusive for use on social media
• Attend field shoots to capture social/digital media video and behind the scenes content
• Craft written copy for post captions and online publications
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with different social media platforms and knowledge of best practices
• Proficient video editor with knowledge of Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro
• Ability to craft original social media copy
• Comfortable working both on your own and in collaboration with teams
• Proactive, adaptive learner
• Flexible schedule during the week from 8am to 5pm – some night/weekend work included, work from home on occasion

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Flexible work hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, in office preferred. Remote work options available.

How to Apply:

Attach your cover letter and resume. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact kenneyt@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline:

Application review begins immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.