Media & Design Support

Highlands College•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The Media & Design Support Specialist exists to support the day-to-day creative functions of the Media & Design team through graphic design, video production, content preparation, and project execution. This role assists in producing high-quality creative assets that support Highlands College events, departments, communications, chapels, and marketing initiatives while maintaining the integrity of the Highlands College brand.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project needs.
Positive attitude and willingness to serve.
Ability to receive and implement creative feedback.
Life-giving spirit and attitude.
Driven to pursue excellence.
Servant-hearted team player.
Takes initiative and follows through on responsibilities.
Creative and solution-oriented mindset.
Task-oriented and dependable.
Loyalty to the vision of Highlands College, the team, and the church.
Committed to fulfilling the Great Commission with integrity.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to execute creative requests with accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to work independently while following established creative direction.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to support creative production workflows from start to finish.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro.
Familiarity with Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Monday.com.
Basic understanding of graphic design principles, including layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
Basic understanding of video editing workflows and file management.
A portfolio demonstrating creative work is required.

Nice To Haves

After Effects
Current college student or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience in graphic design, video editing, content creation, or creative production preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with graphic design projects for Highlands College events, promotions, departments, and communications.
Support video production workflows including editing, formatting, exporting, and content delivery.
Create and resize graphics for digital, print, social media, presentations, and campus displays.
Prepare creative assets and files for production and distribution.
Maintain organized project files, media libraries, and creative archives.
Assist with photography, videography, and production support as needed.
Ensure creative deliverables align with Highlands College brand standards.
Collaborate with Media & Design team members to meet project deadlines and objectives.
Maintain awareness of current creative tools, trends, and best practices.
Communicate project progress, challenges, and needs to leadership and teammates.
Be willing to assist the team in other areas and perform additional duties as assigned.
Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.