Aeronautics Communications Student Worker

The occupant of this position will act as a student worker for the School of Aeronautics. The occupant will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team. Job duties will include, but are not limited to: creating engaging social media content for weekly announcement videos, capturing and editing photos, filming and editing video content, inventorying promotional items, aiding the Communications Coordinator and Online Chair with preparations for air shows, and assisting with creative coverage of large SOA events. This position requires someone who can work independently, well under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in all aspects of the photo/video creation process, including photojournalistic and pre-planned/pre-staged photography and videography shoots.
• Edit photos in two pre-determined editing styles using Adobe Lightroom Classic software.
• Assist with file management following large events.
• Oversee the start-to-finish creation of weekly announcement videos, including scripting, talent management, filming, and processing videos for compatibility on all LUSOA social media platforms.
• Oversee inventory logs of LUSOA promotional items.
• Inform the Communications Coordinator of the low promotional items inventory.
• Assist with air show preparations.
• Assist with special events.
• Assist with various projects as needed.
• Assist with graphic design projects when needed, including creating event posters and slide decks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications  

• must be a registered student of Liberty University
• Must be familiar with camera equipment, including Canon mirrorless cameras and lenses.
• Must have a strong knowledge of Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Preferred Qualifications

• preferably proficient in adobe photoshop and adobe illustrator

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.
• Possess public communication skills commensurate with professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work on a varied schedule without direct supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.  (If not administrative duties, such as labor, define general physical abilities.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 30 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Climate-controlled office and occasional events outdoors.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is necessary when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Target Hire Date

2025-09-15

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment pro