Thank you for your interest in joining the Promotions Office team!

Each position is unique — specifics including responsibilities and expectations can be found below. Ideal candidates for employment within the Promotions Office:

• Are passionate about their craft
• Want to grow and develop their skills
• Familiar with who we are & our work (design, video, photo) 
• Interested in a future career in a specific or related role you are applying to work

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Please note, we do most of our hiring for fall semester in February/March, but there are often a few open positions posted at other times during the year.
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 Hiring Notification Form

Photographer

Provides high-quality photography services including: marketing content, specialized event coverage, formal headshots, and high-end portraiture on a project-by-project basis.

Note: Candidates must graduate fall 2026 or later.

Photographer Job Description Apply for Photographer Position

Video Editor

Works to meet the post-production needs of various client-based video projects.

Note: Candidates must graduate fall 2026 or later.

Video Editor Job Description Apply for Assistant Video Editor Position

Advanced Video Editor

Works to meet the advanced post-production and graphic animation needs of various client-based video projects. This position requires prior experience with After Effects.

Advanced Video Editor Job Description Apply for Video Editor Position

Graphic Designer

Responsible for designing and printing a wide variety of materials that are used to promote campus events and more. Manage project deadlines and get experience working with clients and vendors.

Note: Candidates must graduate fall 2026 or later.

Graphic Designer Job Description Apply for Graphic Designer Position

Office Assistant (formerly Campus Posting Assistant)

Supports the Promotions Office through front desk management, administrative tasks, and campus posting.

Note: Candidates must graduate fall 2026 or later. And this position requires work-study. 

Office Assistant Job Description Apply for Office Assistant Position

Camera Operator

Operates the camera and aids in production for a variety of video productions.

Camera Operator Job Description

Cinematographer

Operates the camera and works as the director of photography for a variety of video productions. This position requires prior experience with lighting.

Cinematographer Job Description

Production Designer

Oversees and directs the visual appearance of large scripted productions which includes: set dressing, wardrobe, and props.

Production Designer Job Description

Video/Photo Project Manager

Works directly with clients as a producer to create videos that meet their unique needs for the campus community.

Project Manager Job Description

Assistant Video/Photo Project Manager

Assists with scheduling photo services, video pre-production, and office related work to accomplish projects that meet the unique needs of the campus community. 

Assistant Video/Photo Project Manager Job Description 

Sound Mixer

Operates field recorders and various microphones on set during production and assist with audio editing when needed.

Sound Mixer Job Description 

Marketing Project Manager (OSL Marketing)

Manages marketing campaigns, helps strengthen and maintain the Office of Student Life brand, and collaborates on special marketing projects. This is a team lead position.

Perfect for marketing, advertising & publications, and related majors

Marketing Project Manager Job Description 

Social Media Coordinator (OSL Marketing)

Creates content for and maintains the Office of Student Life’s social media accounts.
Check out @GVSUStudentLife on Instagram to see what we've been up to lately!

Perfect for marketing, advertising & publications, communications, and related majors

Social Media Coordinator Job Description

Marketing Assistant (OSL Marketing)

Assists the marketing project manager with Student Life marketing projects and tables at various events on behalf of the Office of Student Life.

Perfect for marketing, advertising & publications, communications, and related majors

Marketing Assistant Job Description

Digital Content Manager (DSA Marketing)

Assists with the editorial process of content, creative development, building, and the management of the weekly Division of Student Affairs newsletter. This is a team lead position.

This is a writing-focused position. Please plan on submitting a writing sample with your application.

Perfect for writing, multimedia journalism, English, advertising & publications, communications, and related majors

Digital Content Manager Job Description

Digital Content Assistant (DSA Marketing)

Writes and edits content for the Laker Weekly (Division of Student Affairs email newsletter sent to all GVSU students).  

This is a writing-focused position. Please plan on submitting a writing sample with your application.

Perfect for writing, multimedia journalism, English, advertising & publications, communications, and related majors

Digital Content Assistant Job Description 

Graphic Design/Admin/Campus Posting
[email protected]
(616) 331-2340

Video/Photo
[email protected]
(616) 331-8692

Marketing
[email protected]
(616) 331-3474