Media & Design Support

Summary of Responsibilities:

Summary of Responsibilities: 

The Media & Design Support Specialist exists to support the day-to-day creative functions of the Media & Design team through graphic design, video production, content preparation, and project execution. This role assists in producing high-quality creative assets that support Highlands College events, departments, communications, chapels, and marketing initiatives while maintaining the integrity of the Highlands College brand. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with graphic design projects for Highlands College events, promotions, departments, and communications. 

• Support video production workflows including editing, formatting, exporting, and content delivery.

• Create and resize graphics for digital, print, social media, presentations, and campus displays. 

• Prepare creative assets and files for production and distribution. 

• Maintain organized project files, media libraries, and creative archives. 

• Assist with photography, videography, and production support as needed. 

• Ensure creative deliverables align with Highlands College brand standards. 

• Collaborate with Media & Design team members to meet project deadlines and objectives. 

• Maintain awareness of current creative tools, trends, and best practices. 

• Communicate project progress, challenges, and needs to leadership and teammates. 

• Be willing to assist the team in other areas and perform additional duties as assigned. 

Other Duties: 

• Affirm and uphold the Christian faith-based Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.  

 

Qualifications 

Personal Characteristics: 

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work effectively as a team player. 
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project needs. 
• Positive attitude and willingness to serve. 
• Ability to receive and implement creative feedback.

Essential Traits 

• Life-giving spirit and attitude. 

• Driven to pursue excellence. 

• Servant-hearted team player. 

• Takes initiative and follows through on responsibilities. 

• Creative and solution-oriented mindset. 

• Task-oriented and dependable. 

• Loyalty to the vision of Highlands College, the team, and the church. 

• Committed to fulfilling the Great Commission with integrity. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Abilities & Skills 

• Ability to execute creative requests with accuracy and efficiency. 

• Ability to work independently while following established creative direction. 

• Strong time-management and organizational skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Ability to support creative production workflows from start to finish.

Knowledge 

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to: 

• Photoshop 

• Illustrator 

• Premiere Pro 

• After Effects (preferred but not required) 

• Familiarity with Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Monday.com 

• Basic understanding of graphic design principles, including layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy 

• Basic understanding of video editing workflows and file management. 

 

Education & Experience 

• Current college student or equivalent experience preferred. 

• Experience in graphic design, video editing, content creation, or creative production preferred. 

• A portfolio demonstrating creative work is required. 

Extent of Public Contact: 

• Low 

Physical Demands: 

• Low exposure to physical risk.  

Direct Reports: 

• This position is not a team lead for any Highlands College teammates.