Media Assistant, Student Employee

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Job Title:  Media Assistant, Student Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours:  15

Job Week Assignment:  36

Rate of Pay:  $15.00 per hour

Work Cycle:  Monday two weeks prior to the start of the fall term and continues to Graduation

Campus Location: St. Charles

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Revision Date:  1.23.2026

This application is open to Federal Work Study (FWS)-eligible students as well as non-FWS students. Fifty percent of the available positions are reserved for FWS students.

The student media specialist works for The Legacy, Lindenlink, KCLC or LUTV, and performs duties such as (video/audio) editing, layout design, writing, taking photographs that enable content to be distributed to the Lindenwood media outlets by designated deadlines. At LUTV and KCLC they will assist in the production of television and radio programs using skills such as audio mixing, camera and graphics ops and technical direction. They must also maintain confidentiality as it pertains to the HIPPA Act.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Proofreads university publications for consistency, style, and accuracy
• Writes and edits news stories, gathering information through research, interviews, and observations
• Collaborates with The Legacy and Lindenlink teams to manage article and advertisement placement, ensuring all advertising commitments are met
• Assists with video production, including studio, sports, and field productions
• Sets up, operates, and breaks down television and digital cinema equipment
• Handles post-production editing for media from various sources
• Specializes in reporting or production areas, such as news, sports, opinion, features, or fine arts
• Determines best practices for press release submissions in coordination with staff and student media teams
• Organizes media and content, ensuring alignment with Lindenwood and industry standards
• Assists with layout design, including cropping and article placement, to meet publication deadlines
• Attends regular team meetings and meets all deadlines
• Employs safe work practices to protect equipment and personnel

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the university

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to multitask to complete deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Adobe Premier, and Audition or Avid Media Composer

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• Studio, sports fields, arena, theater and public areas as assigned
• Variety of climates and conditions
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Adhere to a dress code for safety and department representation
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.