College Work Study Program (Suki Squad Member)

Employee Classification: Other · Department: Marketing and Communications · Campus: Multiple Southwest Tennessee Community College locations

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. Members help create engaging, student‑centered content by filming on‑camera segments, capturing B‑roll, covering campus events, and representing the authentic student voice across digital platforms. This role blends on‑camera performance, basic video production, and campus engagement to strengthen communication with the student body.

Responsibilities

• Host weekly Scoop video segments by filming yourself using handheld cameras, microphones, and prepared scripts.
• Capture supplemental B‑roll footage as needed 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 to complete assignments.
• Participate in promotional appearances that 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 that affect video quality.
• Represent Southwest professionally and positively both 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, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Must be approved for Federal Work Study (contact the Financial Aid Office for eligibility questions).
• Ability to attend weekly production meetings and complete assignments on schedule.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and interacting with the campus community.

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.

Skills

• 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 with another Squad member, 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 in all settings.
• Ability to engage with students, faculty, and staff during promotional appearances.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to take direction from Communications & Marketing staff.

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.

Benefits

Benefits overview: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php