TV & Film Studio Production Assistant – Work-Study

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a College Work Study Program (TV & Film Studio Production Assistant) to gain hands-on experience in video, film, and multimedia production while supporting daily studio operations at SWTCC’s Union Avenue Campus.

The role involves assisting with studio setup, camera, lighting, audio, and editing tasks, along with event support for campus productions and student showcases.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered student at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students approved for Federal Work Study qualify for this position.
• Interest in film, television, media production, or related fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move production equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Studio Operations: setup/breakdown of live 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 storage is proper.
• Equipment Management: checkout, tracking, and returning production equipment; basic inspections.
• Media Production Support: assist faculty, staff and students with production projects and video editing.
• Event and Production Assistance: support campus productions and student showcases and program activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Coursework in TV/Film Production

Tools

Cameras

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Editing software

Adobe Creative Cloud

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a College Work Study Program (TV & Film Studio Production Assistant) to gain hands-on experience in video, film, and multimedia production while supporting daily studio operations at SWTCC’s Union Avenue Campus.

The role involves assisting with studio setup, camera, lighting, audio, and editing tasks, along with event support for campus productions and student showcases.