Digital Media Assistant

**Regular/Temporary**
- Temporary

**Job Title**
- Digital Media Assistant (Student)

**Job ID**
- 71333

**Location**
- Central Campus

**Open Date**
- 08/06/2025

**Job Type**
- Student

**Close Date**
- 08/22/2025

**Employee Group**
- Interim

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**Department**
- HUM Wilson College

**Contract Duration**
- 8 Months

**Hours per Week**
- 10

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- 10 hours per week (additional hours may be available during peak times)

**Education Level**
- Current McMaster student (undergraduate or graduate)

**Career Level**
- Some graphic design or visual media experience

**Hourly Rate**
- $17.60 - $24.60

**Unit Description**:
**Wilson College of Leadership & Civic Engagement** is an interdisciplinary academic unit at McMaster University, supported by the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences. Offering a Combined Honours BA in Leadership & Civic Studies and Another Subject, Wilson College is dedicated to developing ethical leaders capable of shaping a sustainable future for Canada and beyond. In addition to the undergraduate program, Wilson College supports a range of research, learning, and public engagement initiatives.

Wilson College is looking to hire a Digital Media Assistant to help grow our online presence and visual content. We’re seeking someone who is creative, reliable, full of ideas, and comfortable working independently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating eye-catching content that highlights student life, events, and what’s happening at Wilson College.

**Job Summary**:
Provide support in the planning and execution of digital and new media content.

**Accountabilities**:

- Assist in the production of photo/video content for internal and external promotional efforts.
- Execute graphic design projects from conceptualization to delivery.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to organize and execute creative content needs (including photoshoots, filming, etc.)
- Collaborate to maintain detailed content calendar to produce digital elements in a timely manner, while meeting the overall strategic goals of the department.
- Develop and implement an organizational method for all stored content.
- Assist in maintaining department/ team social media accounts.
- Execute sponsorship activations into graphics/video/digital content.

**Hours of Work**:
Hours of work are typically 10 hours per week. Additional hours may be available during peak times, including recruitment fairs (Fall Preview) and other special events.

**Qualifications**:
Education: Current McMaster student (undergraduate or graduate).

Experience: Minimum 3-months experience in photography and/or videography, as well as proficiency in digital design programs.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Interview Experience