"Newsletter Coordinator for the Cinematic Arts Dept."

Job Description

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CCA STUDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR WORK-STUDY. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT 303-360-4709 OR FINANCIALAID@CCAURORA.EDU. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Newsletter Coordinator for the Cinematic Arts Dept. is responsible for assembling all announcements for the Lowry Studios newsletter, which goes out once every two weeks. In this role, the student will collaborate with faculty and department staff to determine what announcements should be included, write or clarify copy and find imagery to include with the announcement, as needed. The student may be asked to assist with other design or creative projects. This position is ideal for students with a foundation in graphic design, digital media, or cinematic arts and offers a unique opportunity to develop both technical and creative skills in a professional setting.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with department faculty, instructors & staff to ensure accurate and timely postings of events and other opportunities for students.
• Collect, manage and organize content for newsletters.
• Write copy and find or create visuals for announcements, as needed.
• Develop workflow for ongoing collection, review and approvals of newsletter content.
• Maintain, organize and update newsletter asset library.
• Confirm accuracy of information prior to posting.
• Keep track of end dates and remove announcements, when appropriate.
• Work with college team to ensure content is received on time.
• Work on creative projects related to the department's promotional needs or ongoing events.
• Collaborate with Social Media & Student Government team and provide content, as needed.
• Assist the Department Staff with additional operational duties as assigned.
• Take responsibility for timesheet, time off, tracking hours, and making adjustments in the schedule, as per work study allotment, communicating schedule changes in advance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement work plans
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a quiet setting, communicate effectively, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Willingness to ask for help and problem solve
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, ability to lift 25 pounds
• Preferred Qualifications
• Enrolled in at least one Cinematic Arts class (FVM prefix).
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and/or other softwares for video and media editing.
• Creativity and interest in assisting with visual design and content creation for promotional materials.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum six (6) credit hours
• Must NOT have yet obtained 1st Bachelor's Degree
• Must be seeking an eligible program of study