College Work Study Program (Suki Squad Member)
About The Position
Suki Squad members serve as student ambassadors for Southwest Tennessee Community College by hosting The Scoop, the College’s weekly video newsletter. They create student-centered content by appearing on camera, capturing supplementary footage, covering campus events, and representing students’ perspectives across digital platforms. The role combines on-camera performance, basic video production, and campus engagement to strengthen communication with the student body. Members work independently, in pairs, or with a production team; contribute ideas relevant to Southwest students; and submit weekly content by established deadlines. They attend weekly production meetings and represent the College professionally. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions, with reasonable accommodations as needed. Occasional evening or weekend event coverage may be required.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
- Must be approved for Federal Work Study.
- Must be able to attend weekly production meetings and complete assignments on schedule.
- Must be comfortable appearing on camera and interacting with the campus community.
- Strong on-camera presence and an engaging, friendly personality.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage weekly deadlines and multiple content assignments.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively with another Squad member, or within a larger team.
- Ability to speak clearly, follow scripts, and communicate confidently.
- 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.
- Familiarity with uploading and organizing files in SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Dropbox.
- Dependability, punctuality, and commitment to meeting weekly deadlines.
- Professionalism when representing the College.
- Ability to engage with students, faculty, and staff during promotional appearances.
- 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Host weekly Scoop video segments by filming on camera with handheld cameras, microphones, and prepared scripts.
- Capture supplemental B-roll footage for episodes and social media content.
- Cover campus events to gather video, photos, and student-focused stories.
- Work independently, with another Squad member, or as part of a production team to complete assignments.
- Participate in promotional appearances to increase awareness of The Scoop and Southwest Tennessee Community College.
- Identify topics, trends, and content relevant to Southwest students.
- Upload video files and other assets to College-approved platforms, including SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Dropbox.
- Monitor lighting, sound, and environmental factors that affect video quality.
- Represent Southwest professionally and positively on and off camera.
- Submit weekly content by established production deadlines.
- Participate in weekly production meetings, in person or via Teams or Zoom.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with reasonable accommodations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
