College Work Study Program (Student Videographer) (AY 26-27)
About The Position
Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a currently enrolled student approved for Federal Work Study to support the Marketing and Communications team’s video and photography projects. The student will assist the videographer in creating engaging, student-centered content, including on-camera segments, B-roll, campus event coverage, and stories that reflect the authentic student voice across digital platforms. The role supports the College’s marketing and educational goals and its mission and vision. The Student Videographer/Photographer will work independently and collaboratively on production assignments, contribute ideas based on student interests and campus culture, and submit completed work by deadlines. The position may involve indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions and occasional evening or weekend event coverage. Reasonable accommodations are available for documented physical limitations.
Requirements
- Must be a currently enrolled student at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
- Must be approved for Federal Work Study.
- Ability to attend weekly production meetings and complete assignments on schedule.
- Comfort appearing on camera and interacting with the campus community.
- Strong organization and ability to manage weekly deadlines and multiple content assignments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
- Ability to communicate confidently.
- Ability to edit captured footage; mobile-device editing is a plus.
- Basic understanding of digital cameras, microphones, and video recording techniques.
- Awareness of lighting and sound considerations in video production.
- Ability to identify student interests and translate them into relevant content.
- Dependability, punctuality, and commitment to meeting weekly deadlines.
- Professionalism in representing the College in all settings.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to take direction from Communications & Marketing staff.
- Ability to stand, walk, and carry lightweight equipment such as a camera, microphone, or tripod.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Occasional evening or weekend event coverage may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with video recording, photography, or social media content creation.
- Familiarity with basic editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Express, or Premiere Rush.
- Prior involvement in student organizations, campus events, or leadership roles.
- Strong storytelling instincts and awareness of campus culture.
- Photography skills; helpful but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Capture supplemental B-roll for college promotion and social media content.
- Cover campus events and gather video, photos, and student-focused stories.
- Work independently and as part of a production team to complete assignments.
- Identify topics, trends, and content relevant to Southwest students.
- Upload video files and other assets to College-approved platforms, including SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Dropbox.
- Use knowledge of lighting, sound design, post-production, and environmental factors that affect video quality.
- Use digital cameras and editing software to create and edit content.
- Submit completed projects according to production deadlines.
- Participate in weekly production meetings as needed.
- Represent Southwest professionally and positively.
- Assist department staff during promotional events.
- Adhere to branding and copyright standards and take direction from Communications & Marketing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
