Multimedia Student Assistant - Part-Time

Communications Assistant (Multimedia Focus)

Position Overview

Texas Sea Grant is seeking a motivated student worker to support our Communications team as a generalist with a strong interest in video production and editing. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented student who enjoys storytelling across multiple platforms and wants hands-on experience in science communication, research communication, marketing and campaigns, and digital media.

Must be enrolled at Texas A&M University-College Station for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with video production, including editing and post-production
• Edit both short- and long-form video content for storytelling, education, and outreach campaigns
• Edit and clean audio for video projects, interviews, and podcast episodes
• Assist with podcast production, including audio editing, assembling episodes, adding music/transitions, and preparing files for publishing
• Maintain a structured digital library of raw footage, b-roll, audio files, and finalized assets for team-wide use
• Collaborate with the communications team to align video, audio, and podcast content with strategic campaigns (e.g., Texas Seafood Trail)
• Assist with writing articles, blog posts, and other web content to support communications efforts
• Help ensure content is accessible and aligned with best practices (e.g., captions, transcripts, plain language)
• Support development and execution of communications campaigns, including content creation across platforms
• Assist with creation of multimedia content for web, social media, newsletters, and presentations
• Assist with website updates and digital content organization
• Support communications campaigns and general team needs as assigned

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Current student in communications, journalism, marketing, media production, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in video editing, audio production, and multimedia storytelling
• Experience editing audio (e.g., interviews, voiceovers, podcast episodes)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop, or similar tools) preferred
• Understanding of basic file organization and digital asset management practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in environmental, coastal, or marine topics is a plus

Learning Outcomes

• Gain hands-on experience in video production, podcast production, audio editing, and digital asset management
• Build a portfolio of multimedia and written content tied to real-world campaigns
• Develop skills in strategic communications, accessibility, and content alignment
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and communications professionals

Work Environment

Office-based position with a collaborative communications team environment.

Schedule

Part-time, flexible hours based on class schedule.

This role is a great opportunity for students looking to expand their multimedia skillset while contributing to meaningful coastal and environmental storytelling.

**MUST INCLUDE RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE**