Digital Content Creator

Position Description

The College for Creative Studies is hiring a part-time Digital Content Coordinator to support senior specialists in Video, Web, Social, and PR by managing the "last mile" of the content pipeline. Workflow priorities are centralized and managed exclusively by the Associate Director.

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Photo & Video Support
• Serve as production assistant and second-unit support on high-end video shoots, assisting with field gear and audio as needed.
• Capture real-time event photography and high-quality, social-first vertical video.
• Provide quick-turnaround coverage for sponsored project presentations, student gallery openings, alumni features, and other projects as needed.
• Writing & Content Editing
• Aid in interviewing students, faculty, and alumni as needed.
• Draft engaging web copy, alumni features, and short stories.
• Write compelling social media captions tailored to various platform audiences.
• Aid in drafting and formatting digital and printed marketing materials as needed.
• Post Production & CMS Management
• Handle foundational post-production tasks, including light video editing for Reels/TikTok, basic photo editing in Adobe Creative Suite, and adding accurate captions/subtitles.
• Edit long-form marketing assets into multi-platform pieces, turning single video productions into functional web stories, social clips, promotional copy, etc.
• Aid in uploading and formatting content into the website CMS.
• Other Duties
• Organize and manage marketing assets
• Collaborate with team members to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time
• Perform other digital engagement and production support duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong narrative skills, with a portfolio demonstrating strong copywriting.
• Proficiency with professional camera operations and proven experience in content creation for social media platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Foundational proficiency in photo/video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, work independently with a self-starter attitude, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to cover occasional weekend and evening events.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with higher education or art and design studio environments.
• Basic experience navigating website Content Management Systems (CMS) and project management tools like Asana is appreciated, but not required.
• A background in art and design is appreciated, but not required.

About CCS

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

About CCS

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format:

• Resume
• A letter of application

To [email protected]