Student Employment Positions
MCO Studio Aide – Media and Communication
Media and Communication Technologist is looking for additional support to help maintain the studio's open hours and assist MCO students, faculty, and staff with any questions they may have about borrowing/using the available equipment for related coursework.
The educational mission of Studio 148 is to advance students’ multimedia skills, including recording audio and visual projects such as ads, podcasts, interviews, photographs, green screen, and video and the Studio Assistant will be vital in making this happen. The Media and Communication courses listed below integrate use of the Studio into their curriculum:
- MCO 235 Multimedia Storytelling
- MCO 250 Engaging Audiences
- MCO 421 Copywriting for Digital Advocacy
- MCO 450 Public Relations Writing II
The following MCO student organizations use Studio 148 for some of their activities, including Career Building Day:
- PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)
- The Salem State Log
Duties and Responsibilities
- Report to the Media and Communication Technologist
- Manage Open Studio Hours and conduct equipment training upon request
- Receive training on audio and visual recording equipment and self train when appropriate
- Oversee loaning of microphones, grip mounts, lights, and tripods
- Respond to and coordinate communications about Studio use as needed
- Create multimedia or PDF files that highlight Studio projects or serve as training tools
- Initiate and manage social media to publicize the Studio and its activities where appropriate (example: Studio 148 IG)
Minimum Qualifications
Must be an MCO Major - Preferably a Junior or Senior. Must have successfully completed at least one of the above listed MCO courses. Must have been awarded work study funds through Financial Aid in order to be eligible for hire.
If you have any firsthand experience borrowing equipment or reserving the studio for your class projects please make sure you highlight this detail when you apply. Assisting MCO students with Equipment Loan Agreements and Podcast Station reservations will end up being a critical part of this role. Having been on the other side of these scenarios you face each day will also significantly improve your ease and ability to learn how to ask the right questions and understand what each student needs from us when they come in to the studio. If you do not have this experience though, don't stress, training will be provided.
If you meet these requirements please email MCO Technologist at dcrogan@salemstate.edu and be sure to include a link to this job listing as well as an updated copy of your resume.
Wages
$15.75/hr