Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Media/Video Lab Student Assistant - Federal Work Stu

Media/Video Lab Student Assistant – Federal Work Study

Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Communications‑Media Studies‑Journalism department on the Gainesville campus. Hands‑on training with all relevant Film & Digital Media, Audio, Journalism & Communication equipment and facilities is provided, along with in‑class instruction and peer‑leadership experience. Students will guide peers on proper equipment handling, storage and assembly, and participate in supplemental workshops and online initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and restock equipment for daily/weekly class needs; maintain, update and repair equipment (cleaning, recharging, troubleshooting, etc.).
• Interact with and update pre‑production software.
• Troubleshoot classroom and equipment (malfunctioning equipment, computers, projectors, etc.) before engaging IT Helpdesk; ensure the FDM Equipment Room, Audio Suite, Nesbitt Broadcast Studio and Nighthawk Radio/Podcast suite are operational, organized and presentable for UNG faculty, students and visitors.
• Generate, update and replace promotional, tutorial and informational material: organization cards, UNG‑developed manuals for Audio Suite, Broadcast Studio, Nighthawk Radio/Podcast suite and Journalism equipment packages, and research/find videos for D2L Production Hub.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Audition); familiarity with both PC and Mac UI.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This role is not considered a position of trust.