Multimedia Journalist (Clerical) - UCentral

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma is looking for a student clerical employee to engage in computer and customer service duties. This role involves tasks like typing, filing, and scheduling appointments, with responsibilities in media production, reporting, and news gathering activities.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled half-time or full-time, depending on their academic status. Must have strong writing skills and prior experience in videography and editing, specifically using Final Cut X.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, spelling, and grammar are required.
• Prior experience shooting videography, reporting, and editing a must.
• Ability to multitask and work well with others under pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer and customer service-related duties in an office setting.
• Perform news gathering and general assignment reporting.
• Act responsibly under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Sensitivity of intercultural communication

Good interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Dependable

Punctual

Education

Completion of Video News 1 course

Completion of Media Writing course

Completion of Media Production course

Tools

Final Cut X

Job description

Position Overview

This is a regular student clerical position which will perform computer and customer service‑related duties in an office setting. Typical duties may include but are not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, customer service, scheduling appointments, and Microsoft Office experience.

Hours per Week

Up to 10 hours per week.

College/Department Overview

UCentral is the student media network at the University of Central Oklahoma, featuring traditional media (television, radio, newspaper) and new media (web, podcasts, social networking) created by students majoring in professional media. UCentral is the transformative learning experience within the Mass Communication Department on the campus of UCO.

Department Specific Job Functions

• News gathering and general assignment reporting.
• Must be able to shoot own stories and be able to edit own packages and other news.
• Perform television production duties.
• Provide story ideas.
• Able to translate stories to multiple mediums.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Enrollment Requirements

All student employees must be enrolled at least half‑time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half‑time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full‑time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full‑time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Enrollment Exception

If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Completion of the following courses:

• Video News 1
• Media Writing
• Media Production

Strong writing, spelling, and grammar are required. Prior experience shooting videography, reporting and editing a must. Video editing with Final Cut X. Ability to multitask and work well with others under pressure and deadlines.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Dependable.
• Punctual.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.