What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Content Contributor - Student Worker position at Gardner Webb University?
This role can also be completed for academic credit, depending on your program’s requirements.
Role Snapshot Capture and shape day-to-day GWU stories. You film, edit, pitch ideas, and jump in as on-camera talent—all under guidance from the Social Media Manager.
Key Responsibilities
· Film dorm tours, student takeovers, event recaps, and Q&A segments
· Edit short-form video with captions, music, and hooks optimized for each platform
· Assist with event logistics (camera gear, lighting, setup)
· Post content on schedule and monitor basic metrics
· Contribute fresh concepts in weekly planning sessions
What You’ll Need
· At least one semester completed at GWU
· Working knowledge of mobile video editing apps
· Reliability for 7.5 hrs/week and campus event coverage
· Willingness to appear on camera when needed
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.