Film & TV Studio Production Assistant (Work-Study)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a TV & Film Studio Production Assistant under the College Work Study Program to gain hands‑on experience in video, film, and multimedia production. The role supports studio operations, equipment management, and event production on campus.

Ideal candidates are registered students with an interest in media production, strong communication, and the ability to lift equipment up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
• Interest in film, television, media production, or related fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to lift and move production equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Studio Operations: Assist with setup and breakdown of live‑to‑tape studio productions and video shoots, and live‑streaming events.
• Support camera, lighting, audio, teleprompter, and other production equipment operations.
• Help maintain studio organization and ensure equipment is properly stored.
• Equipment Management: Assist with checking out, tracking, and returning production equipment.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain inventory records and equipment storage areas.
• Media Production Support: Assist faculty, staff, and students with production projects.
• Support video editing, media file organization, and digital asset management.
• Assist with recording classroom, promotional, and special event productions.
• Event and Production Assistance: Provide production support for campus productions, special events, student showcases, and program activities.
• Provide production support for academic and community engagement projects.
• Help prepare facilities for instructional use and demonstrations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Lift up to 25 pounds

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a TV & Film Studio Production Assistant under the College Work Study Program to gain hands‑on experience in video, film, and multimedia production. The role supports studio operations, equipment management, and event production on campus.

Ideal candidates are registered students with an interest in media production, strong communication, and the ability to lift equipment up to 25 pounds.