Volunteer Content Creator & Event Media Specialist

Get Connected Icon Until Dec 31, 2025

Description

Capture the energy and creativity of Black Mountain Center for the Arts events through photography, video, and digital storytelling. This role helps elevate BMCA’s visibility and build an engaging archive of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and community programs

Key Responsibilities:

   Photograph and/or record event highlights, including gallery exhibitions, performances, workshops, and audience interactions.

Create short-form content—such as videos, reels, or story clips—for BMCA’s website and social media platforms.

Curate and edit visual content: select strong clips/photos, adjust lighting or framing, and add basic captions or text overlays.

Collaborate with BMCA staff to identify key moments and storytelling opportunities. Submit edited assets in a timely manner for promotional use or archival storage.

Qualifications:

Own or have access to photography/video equipment (DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone with good camera, gimbals, mics) and basic editing software (e.g. Lightroom, Premiere, or smartphone apps).

Creative eye and strong visual storytelling skills.

Familiarity with social media formats (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) preferred.

Reliable, organized, and able to deliver edited content in a timely fashion.

Comfortable working alongside event attendees and BMCA staff in public settings.

Expectations & Commitment:

   Available for one or more BMCA events—such as exhibitions, performances, or community activities.

Time commitment varies: from 2–5 hours per event, depending on scope.

Remote content editing and delivery may follow in support of outreach efforts.

Volunteer Perks:

Hands-on experience capturing creative arts events and building a visible portfolio.

Insight into BMCA’s programming and access to classes, gallery exhibitions, and performances. (Work Trade Available)

Opportunity to contribute to BMCA’s mission of community arts access and engagement.

Details

Get Connected Icon 16 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Requires: Event Photographer
Get Connected Icon Requires: Blogging/Story-telling

Location

Get Connected Icon 225 West State Street
Black Mountain, NC  28711