Remote Student Columnist: Write, Research & Publish

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northern Light, UAA's student-run newspaper, is recruiting columnists to join the team developing and publishing The Northern Light. Columnists write a column for The Northern Light, choosing a theme for their series and writing about subjects that appeal to The Northern Light audience.

This role offers UA students a hands-on path to learn about publishing and the news media, with access to professionals, equipment, and opportunities to submit work for awards.

Qualifications

• Ability to write quickly and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail to avoid publication of false or misleading information.
• Open to working collaboratively with editors on their stories.
• Enrollment in UA system with at least six credit hours in the current semester of employment.
• Plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester if employment continues.

Responsibilities

• Write a column for The Northern Light.
• Choose a theme for the column series and develop stories around it.
• Attend events, interview subjects, and generate interesting story ideas.
• Collaborate with editors and adhere to deadlines.

Skills

Writing

Research

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The Northern Light, UAA's student-run newspaper, is recruiting columnists to join the team developing and publishing The Northern Light. Columnists write a column for The Northern Light, choosing a theme for their series and writing about subjects that appeal to The Northern Light audience.

This role offers UA students a hands-on path to learn about publishing and the news media, with access to professionals, equipment, and opportunities to submit work for awards.