Work Study Student Life Media Team Lead

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Work Study Student Life Media Team Lead Position Description

Department Information

The Division for Student Life champions community, well-being, learning and success throughout each student's transformational co-curricular journey at Bridgewater State University to ensure they learn, grow and succeed. We do this by empowering our students to develop into individuals with a sense of meaningful belonging, capable of creating inclusive healthy communities.

Position Information

The Student Life Media Team Lead serves as a student leader within the Division for Student Life's media team. This position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing student media efforts, while mentoring and supporting Student Life Media Assistants to ensure high-quality, consistent, and impactful storytelling.

In collaboration with professional staff, the Student Life Media Team Lead will help translate divisional priorities into engaging visual and digital content, sets expectations for student media work, and ensure that Student Media Assistants are well-trained, supported, and scheduled effectively.

This role provides experience in the following key areas and includes the responsibilities outlined below:

1. Leadership, Planning, and Coordination

• Assist with planning and organizing media coverage for Student Life programs, events, and initiatives across campus.
• Help establish and maintain content priorities, workflows, and timelines in alignment with divisional goals.
• Support the curation of the Student Life divisional vibe, ensuring consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across platforms.

2. Training and Mentorship

• Serve as a peer leader and mentor to Student Life Media Assistants, fostering skill development, accountability, and confidence.
• Assist in onboarding and training new Student Media Assistants in photography, videography, social media content creation, and best practices.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help student staff grow creatively and professionally.

3. Management and Scheduling

• Help coordinate assignments and schedules for Student Media Assistants to ensure adequate coverage and balanced workloads.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day questions, problem-solving, and support for the student media team.
• Monitor progress on assignments and assist in ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, and to standard.

4. Content Creation and Execution

• Capture and create high-quality photography and video content highlighting student experiences and the impact of Student Life services.
• Assist with social media content creation, including ideation, drafting captions, and selecting visuals.
• Model professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail in all media work.

5. Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with professional staff to communicate expectations, updates, and feedback between staff and student media assistants.
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and positive team environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Student Life initiatives.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, and/or social media content creation.
• Interest in leadership, mentoring, and supporting peer success.
• Ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple priorities, and work independently.

Physical Demands

• Light office work
• On-foot travel across campus for photo and video shoots
• Carrying and operating a camera.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $17-$18

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05922P Open Date Close Date 08/28/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Justin McCauley

jmccauley@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or finaid@bridgew.edu

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents