College Work Study Program (Suki Squad Member)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: College Work Study Program (Suki Squad Member)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Marketing and Communications

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
  • Must be approved for Federal Work Study.
    
• For questions regarding eligibility, contact the Financial Aid Office.
  
• 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 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.

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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.