Title: STUDENT: Digital Media Assistant
VP Area: VP – Media
Department: Faith Media
Position Compensation: $13.80 per hour
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:

Support Faith Media's digital ministry by helping create, coordinate, and share engaging digital content that connects people across digital platforms.

                Hours per week: 10

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and publish engaging digital content across social media and other digital platforms.
• Produce short-form videos, photography, graphics, and promotional assets that align with organization brand standards using approved creative tools and AI-assisted editing platforms.
• Write, proofread, and optimize social media captions, hashtags, subtitles, and calls to action to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and brand consistency.
• Schedule and publish content, assist with maintaining the content calendar, and support the execution of digital campaigns, promotions, events, and giveaways.
• Collaborate with department staff to develop creative concepts, content strategies, and audience engagement initiatives while researching industry trends and best practices.
• Organize digital assets and content libraries, monitor social media interactions, and provide support for additional digital media, marketing, and administrative projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned. 

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:

• Experience creating digital content
• Proficiency with social media and AI-assisted editing platforms
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key Skills:

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision. 
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately. 
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail. 
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software. 
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. 
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment. 

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.