The Social Media Assistant & Content Creator is a 20-hour-per-week graduate assistantship within the Department of Marketing and Communications. This role is ideal for a creative storyteller who's excited about social media, curious about what makes content connect, and eager to build real-world experience regardless of how long they've been doing it.
In this role, you'll help imagine, capture, and create content for Berry College's social media and YouTube channels, with a strong emphasis on short-form video. You'll collaborate closely with the Social Media Manager and gain hands-on experience producing content that grows audience engagement, strengthens Berry's reputation, and expands awareness beyond the Southeast.
You'll also have opportunities to support live event coverage, work alongside student creators, and occasionally step in front of the camera yourself.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Social Media Manager on ideation and creation of social video content, including YouTube series and campaign-based short-form video.
• Support all phases of production, pre-production, filming, and post-production.
• Coordinate filming dates and logistics with featured students, faculty, and staff.
• Build relationships across campus to help surface stories and strengthen Berry's social media presence.
• Attend live events to capture video and behind-the-scenes content.
• Occasionally serve as an on-camera host or featured participant.

Requirements:

Skills Required

• Experience editing video using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or short-form editing apps (CapCut, Edits, etc.).
• An interest in how different social platforms work and how content should adapt for each.
• Basic understanding of video lighting, composition, camera operation, and audio recording (or a strong willingness to learn).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Willingness to appear on camera when needed.

Skills Preferred

• Experience with advanced video editing tools such as Adobe After Effects.
• Interest in or experience creating content for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences.
• Familiarity with more advanced lighting and audio techniques.
• Experience editing, optimizing, or managing content for YouTube.
• Experience developing content as part of a recurring or multi-platform video series.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for the quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate- and master's-level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062. To apply, please click here.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in this position, a resume outlining their work experience, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.