Media & Design Support

Highlands College; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Highlands College is seeking a Media & Design Support Specialist to assist with graphic design, video production, content prep, and project execution. You will help create assets for events, departments, communications, chapels, and marketing while upholding the Highlands College brand.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Media & Design team, staying current with tools and trends, organizing files, and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Current college student or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in graphic design, video editing, content creation, or creative production preferred.
• A portfolio demonstrating creative work is required.

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.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Adaptability

Creative thinking

Education

Current college student

Portfolio required

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

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.

Specific Duties and 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.

Other Duties

• Affirm and uphold the Christian faith-based Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.

Qualifications

Personal Characteristics

• 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.

Essential Traits

• 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.

Abilities & Skills

• 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.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to:


• Photoshop


• Illustrator


• Premiere Pro


• After Effects (preferred but not required)


• 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.

Education & Experience

• Current college student or equivalent experience preferred.


• Experience in graphic design, video editing, content creation, or creative production preferred.


• A portfolio demonstrating creative work is required.

Extent of Public Contact

• Low

Physical Demands

• Low exposure to physical risk.

Direct Reports

• This position is not a team lead for any Highlands College teammates.