IRW Social Video Designer/Reporter & Researcher (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks a part-time IRW Social Video Designer to create vertical video and social content for investigative stories, with opportunities in social media, web production, and marketing.

The role welcomes undergraduates in journalism or related fields who are passionate about investigative reporting and social media design, including data visualization. IRW is a learning environment with scope for growth and collaboration across staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Applicants are undergraduate majors or minors in journalism or related fields.
• Familiar with and have a passion for both investigative reporting and social media design for journalism, including data visualization.
• IRW is a learning environment, so applicants of varying skill levels are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and video production.
• Social design and development.
• Social media, web production, and marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community. This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible touse Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWSfunds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWSfunds, please contact American University's Office of FinancialAid.

Department:

School of Communication

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The IRW Social Video Designer handles vertical video and othersocial design and development for our investigative stories, aswell as social media, web production and marketing efforts. Applicants should be undergraduate majors or minors in journalismor related fields. Candidates should be familiar with and have apassion for both investigative reporting and social media designfor journalism, including data visualization. IRW is a learningenvironment, so applicants of varying skill levels are welcome.Students may also work as a researcher and reporter with publishingpartners on a variety of subjects. Subjects include, but are notlimited to, immigration, public health, and law enforcement. IRWStudent Reporters/Researchers report directly to the ExecutiveEditor of the IRW, and will interact with other staff, students,faculty, and consultants of the IRW. This position is open toundergraduate students at American University. This position doesnot have a Federal Work Study (FWS) Award.

Essential Functions:

• Design and video production.
• Social design and development.
• Social media, web production, and marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $22.50 per hour.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter addressed to IRW's Executive Editor, Joe Stephens.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

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