Athletic Communications Student Content Creator; Union Hockey

@ The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York
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Athletic Communications Student Content Creator; Union Hockey

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About the job

Union College seeks a student content creator for hockey digital media efforts. Focus on photo/video editing, graphics, and social media content to promote teams and events, supporting skill development and team collaboration.

Requirements

  • Experience shooting sports photos
  • Photo and video editing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Enthusiasm for Union College

Qualifications

  • Experience with Adobe Suite or CapCut
  • Knowledge of hockey
  • Graphic design interest
  • Passion for storytelling

Full job description

Primary content creator supporting Union men’s and women’s hockey digital and social media efforts through photo, video, and graphic production.

Department: Athletics
Location: Alumni Gym
Supervisor: Steve Sheridan
Work available: Approximately 10 hours a week through hockey season

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr

Number of Available Positions: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Capture and edit photos and video highlights at Union Hockey home games, as well as occasional practices and road games, primarily geared towards use on Union Hockey social media accounts.

  • Lead the design, creation, and execution of the Union men’s hockey suite of graphics for the 2026-27 season, including but not limited to game-day graphics, award graphics, and informational graphics.

  • Complete several long-form video projects, including, but not limited to, pregame hype videos for the videoboard at M&T Bank Center, Mayor’s Cup promotional content, and ADAY4U video assets.

  • Work with the men’s and women’s hockey SIDs to brainstorm, develop and create social media content that promotes Union Hockey and its student-athletes for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X.

  • Attend collaborative meetings and filming sessions in addition to independent work

  • Meet with Hockey Office Coordinator to prepare content for ADAY4U, end-of-season team banquet, and Garnet Blades events.

Qualifications:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

  • Experience shooting and editing sports photos and videography

  • Photo and/or video editing software (e.g. Adobe Suite, CapCut, Canva, etc.)

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

  • Enthusiasm for Union College's mission and values.

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under tight timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding and knowledge of hockey

  • Graphic design interest and experience

  • Passion for communications, marketing, and storytelling.

  • Creating short-form videos for social media (reels, tiktoks)

  • Owns personal camera and video equipment

Career Benefits:

  • Develop valuable skills in content creation, social media, writing and market research.

  • Work closely with a supportive and experienced team of professionals.

  • Flexible work hours to accommodate your academic schedule.

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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