College Work Study Program (Suki Squad Member)

About the Role

Suki Squad members serve as student ambassadors for Southwest Tennessee Community College by hosting The Scoop, the College’s weekly video newsletter. This role blends on-camera performance, basic video production, and campus engagement to strengthen communication with the student body.

Key Responsibilities

• Host weekly Scoop video segments by filming yourself using 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, in pairs, or as part of a production team.
• Participate in promotional appearances to enhance awareness of The Scoop and Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Identify topics, trends, and content relevant to Southwest students.
• Upload video files and assets to College-approved platforms (SharePoint, Smartsheet, Dropbox).
• Maintain awareness of lighting, sound, and environmental factors affecting 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/Zoom).
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and interacting with the campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video recording, photography, or social media content creation.
• Familiarity with basic editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Express, Premiere Rush, etc.).
• Prior involvement in student organizations, campus events, or leadership roles.
• Strong storytelling instincts and awareness of campus culture.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong on-camera presence with an engaging, friendly personality.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage weekly deadlines and multiple content assignments.
• Ability to work alone, collaboratively, or within a larger team.
• Ability to speak clearly, follow scripts, and communicate with confidence.
• 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 in representing the College.
• Ability to engage with students, faculty, and staff during promotional appearances.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to take direction.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, and carry lightweight equipment (camera, mic, tripod).
• Work may occur indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided based on documented physical limitations.
• Occasional evening or weekend event coverage may be required.