Summary
Experience+ is seeking a creative and energetic individual to join our team as a Digital Storyteller! Digital storytelling is the process of using multimedia systems to communicate a story or present an idea to an audience.
Over the span of the Fall and Winter semester, this student digital storyteller will support an Experience+ program with a chance to develop, direct, and produce student stories.
This position will involve artistry and mastery of digital storytelling skills culminating in the creation of a digital exhibit of student employee stories that includes a virtual opening to share with campus and the community.
Responsibilities*
- Work one on one with Head of the Library Research Center to learn the art of digital storytelling
- Shadow current student digital storytellers
- Collaborate with clients to craft at least one digital story per semester
- Work individually and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment for 8 hours per week
Required Qualifications*
- Currently enrolled University of Michigan-Dearborn Student - incoming undergraduate students are encouraged to apply
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Creative
- Versatile, flexible and dynamic attitude
- Ability to take direction and feedback well
- Can collaborate well with others
- Someone who loves telling stories in a multitude of ways
Desired Qualifications*
- Video production / editing
- Script writing experience is helpful
- Ability to implement the essentials of storytelling, including narrative curve, pacing, detail, and voice.
- Ability to integrate narrative, sound, and visuals into compelling short videos.
- Ability to maintain position for full academic year (September - April ) and beyond
How You'll Grow
As a result of gaining employment as a Digital Storyteller you will develop enhanced communications skills by learning to organize their ideas, ask questions, express opinions, and construct narratives.
You will learn to create stories for an audience, and present your ideas and knowledge in an individual and meaningful way. You will grow in the