Assistant Newspaper Advisor

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 3,800 - 4,700; Part time

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools seeks an Advisor - Assistant Newspaper Advisor at Stillwater Area High School. The role supports student journalists, edits content across print and digital platforms, and assists with layout and design.

After-school attendance is required, with 40–45 hours per semester, and opportunities to mentor a student-led newsroom. The position emphasizes collaboration with student editors and local sponsors, with a focus on producing accurate, creative journalism for the

Qualifications

• Background in journalism, English, communications, media, or related field.
• Experience with editing, writing, or publication production.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with basic web/design platforms or willingness to learn.
• Enthusiasm for working with teenagers in a collaborative creative setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with adviser and student editors and writers to review and edit content across print and digital platforms.
• Support students in publishing articles, photos, and videos on the online news site.
• Assist with layout and design of print pages (Adobe InDesign experience helpful but not required).
• Oversee advertisement sales, billing, and communication with local business sponsors.
• In addition to remote duties, after-school attendance is required (approximately 40-45 hours per semester).
• Serve as a mentor and supportive presence in a fast-paced, student-led newsroom.

Skills

Editing

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Web design basics

Mentoring

Education

Journalism/English/communications/media

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Stillwater Area Public Schools

Date Posted: 10/20/2026

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 834

ADVISOR POSTING (2026-2027)

Position

Advisor - Assistant Newspaper Advisor

Location

Stillwater Area High School

Purpose of the Activity

To assist students and the head newspaper advisor with informing, engaging and inspiring the school community through producing accurate, creative, and student-driven journalism.

Qualifications for the Job

• A. Background in journalism, English, communications, media, or a related field
• B. Experience with editing, writing, or publication production
• C. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• D. Comfort of basic web & design platforms or willingness to learn
• E. Enthusiasm for working with teenagers in a collaborative creative setting

General Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Collaborate with adviser and student editors and writers to review and edit content across print and digital platforms
• B. Support students in publishing articles, photos, and videos on the online news site
• C. Assist with layout and design of print pages (Adobe InDesign experience helpful but not required)
• D. Oversee advertisement sales, billing, and communication with local business sponsors
• E. In addition to remote duties, after-school attendance is required (approximately 40-45 hours per semester)
• F. Serve as a mentor and supportive presence in a fast-paced, student-led newsroom

Length of Activity

Approximately 40-45 hours per semester, concentrated around six publication cycles

Public Performance

N/A

Salary (points)

Class VI Co-Curricular Advisor, $2,124.00 (to be prorated based on start date)

Postings current as of 10/22/2026 8:12:14 PM CST.

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