Digital Media Student Assistant (2024-2025) - FWS ONLY
University of La Verne - La Verne, CA
posted 5 months ago
About the position
The Digital Media Student Assistant position at the University of La Verne offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the Communications/Digital Media Department. This part-time role is designed for Federal Work Study eligible students and involves a variety of supporting duties that are essential to the operation of LVTV and LeoFM station. As a student assistant, you will be responsible for answering phones, typing, photocopying, running errands, and assisting in the organization of the broadcast office. You will also schedule studio and editing facilities, manage equipment reservations, and facilitate equipment check-in and check-out procedures. In addition to administrative tasks, you will play a crucial role in programming and production assistance. This includes helping students in radio labs and editing rooms, maintaining studios and transmitters, organizing media, and cleaning workspaces. You will also be involved in the maintenance and organization of the LeoFM/Digital Audio and Film/TV studio, which encompasses tasks such as charging batteries, checking out equipment, reserving editing bays, and labeling equipment. Your contributions will support faculty and staff as needed, and you will monitor the technical quality of LVTV and LeoFM broadcasts. Housekeeping duties may also be assigned as part of your responsibilities. This position is not only a chance to develop your skills in digital media but also to engage with a diverse and inclusive community that values ethical reasoning, lifelong learning, and civic engagement. The University of La Verne is committed to providing a supportive environment where students can thrive and make a meaningful impact in their fields.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones and assist with administrative tasks such as typing and photocopying.
- Run errands and assist in the organization of the broadcast office.
- Schedule studio and editing facilities and manage equipment reservations.
- Facilitate equipment check-in and check-out procedures.
- Provide programming and production assistance as needed.
- Assist students in radio labs and editing rooms.
- Maintain studios and transmitters, including media organization and cataloging.
- Clean and organize workrooms and studios.
- Manage LeoFM/Digital Audio and Film/TV studio maintenance and equipment organization.
- Charge batteries and label equipment for digital media lab/studio operation.
- Monitor the technical quality of LVTV and LeoFM broadcasts.
- Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a current University of La Verne student with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 24/25 academic year.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Ability to lift light to heavy objects.
- Ability to work independently and possess a good customer service attitude.
- Hard worker with the ability to learn quickly.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of film, radio, and TV equipment.
- Familiarity with Adobe software.
- Completion of beginning Radio/Film/TV/Multi-Media classes.
- Experience with ProTools software.
Benefits
- One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with options for employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
- Eligibility for medical coverage through the University of La Verne for employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week.
- Coverage under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.
