Apply for Marketing Assistant - Photography/Videography (Student Role) at Western University in London, ON, CA. This Full time on site position offers excellent opportunities for career growth.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to providing a first-class experience in the areas of housing, hospitality services, and retail servicesfor undergraduate/graduate students and their families, staff and faculties at the Western communities, while supporting the academic mission of the University and ensuring profitability and cost effectiveness of the operation. The goal of Marketing and Communications is to reach our defined audience to influence their behaviours by informing, persuading and reminding. We build brand awareness, encourage ‘trial’ and engagement, and maintain customer satisfaction by reinforcing brand benefits, communicating new service/products, and listening to their feedback. We build and reinforce relationships with current and future students, their families, staff, faculty, alumni, as well as other stakeholders. Some key elements of Marketing and Communications initiatives include but not limited to print and digital advertising, media relations, event marketing, direct marketing (mass email), promotion and sponsorship, etc.

Responsibilities

- Attend events to capture photos and video footage
- Edit photos to suit various marketing requirements,



including website, social, print design, email, etc.
- Stage and capture product photography for food services and the bookstore
- Assist in planning and creating storyboard, shooting, editing and producing videos, reels and other multimedia content
- Conduct market research regarding other schools’ marketing initiatives, visual presentation
- Review existing marketing initiatives, organize focus group discussion, collect feedback
- Assist in special projects in marketing and communications as required

The incumbent will take guidance from the Digital Content Coordinator and/or Marketing and Communications Coordinator(s), and work productively and courteously with other members within the Division.

Time Commitment

This role will require a commitment of 10-15 weekly hours from late September to early May.

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled at Western University and planning to return for full-time studies in the 2026–27 academic year Enrolment in the Visual Arts or Media and Information Technology (MIT) programs is preferred

Experience

Previous work experience in an administrative environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise

- Advanced skills in operating DSLR/mirrorless cameras, demonstrating mastery in adjusting settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO to achieve optimal image quality and desired visual effects
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere)




- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write in both marketing and journalistic style
- Create and curate engaging content on social media, including posts, stories and reels
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task, to prioritize and maintain an organized work environment, Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part‑time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state‑of‑the‑art recreation centre.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone .

Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Marketing Assistant - Photography/Videography (Student Role) at Western University (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London