Criterion Writer Riverside, CA

Lasierra; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

La Sierra University is seeking student writers for Criterion, producing quarterly pieces as directed by the editorial team. You will edit drafts through several note rounds and respond promptly to feedback. You may conduct research or interviews as required and attend writer workshops as needed to uphold journalistic standards.

Wage starts at a competitive rate, and eligibility requires registration as a La Sierra student and proper work clearance from HR before taking assignments.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered La Sierra student.
• Must obtain Work Clearance Approval from Human Resources before taking on assignments.
• Ability to conduct research or interviews when needed and directed by editors.

Responsibilities

• Write multiple Criterion pieces per quarter as instructed by editorial team.
• Edit work across multiple rounds of notes from editors.
• Attend writer workshops when required and respond to notes promptly.
• Meet with section editors regularly regarding pieces.

Skills

AP style writing

Research & interviews

Deadline management

Respond to notes

Education

Enrolled La Sierra student

Tools

AP Style Guide

Job description

Job Description

Description/Duties:

• A writer for any Criterion section is expected to write various Criterion pieces per quarter, depending on need and after receiving explicit instruction from theeditorialteam.

• All writers are expected to edit their work during multiple rounds of notes from the editorialteam.

• Writers must respond in a timely manner and are responsible for properly applying notes made by the editorialteam.

• Writers are responsible for conducting researchor interviews when needed and instructed by the editorial team.

• Writers are expected to attend any and all writer workshops when one is deemed necessary.

• Writers must uphold journalistic standards and familiarize themselves with AP-style writing.

• Regularlymeet with respective section editors regarding pieces.

Stipulations:

• Must be a registered La Sierra Student

• Must completeStudent Authorization Form with Silvia Stenner (Office of Student Life)

• Must have received Work Clearance Approval from Human Resources before taking on assignments

Expectations:

• Writers are not to exceed more than four hours clocked in per-pay period (2-week pay period)

• If accepted, you will be placed in one of the following sections: Arts & Entertainment, News, Campus Corner, or Features

Please note: you must reapply to be a writer for Criterion for the 2025 - 2026 year, even if you have worked with Criterion in the past.

Pay Range : $16.90 to $17.40 per hour