Student Assistant - Executive Producer / Editor-In-Chief

Georgia Highlands College; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 4,300 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Six Mile Media, the student newsroom affiliated with Georgia Highlands College, seeks a part-time Student Assistant to serve as Executive Producer / Editor-In-Chief. The role leads editorial direction across platforms and coordinates campus-wide contributors, including the podcast team.

The position requires current enrollment, a consistent weekly schedule (including an in-person newsroom day), and a strong ability to manage multiple projects with strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College for at least 6 credit hours.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stay organized.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Willingness to receive and act on direct editorial feedback.
• Available for a consistent weekly schedule, including at least one in-person newsroom day.

Responsibilities

• Set weekly editorial priorities across all platforms and lead the weekly staff meeting.
• Coordinate the work of platform managers, editors, and podcast producer.
• Review and approve content for accuracy, fairness, and AP style adherence.
• Maintain the editorial calendar and meet deadlines.
• Assign work to Contributor Corps members and confirm assignments before start.

Skills

Enrollment in 6 credits

Organizational skills

Written communication

Editorial Feedback

Consistent weekly schedule

Tools

AP style

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - Executive Producer / Editor-In-Chief

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 304936

Work location: Six Mile Media newsroom, Floyd Campus & Cartersville Campus, with remote and multi-campus work as assigned

Department Information

Six Mile Media is the umbrella term for our award-winning student newspaper, the Six Mile Post, as well as our student-produced podcast, Student Spin. Content for both platforms are planned, written, edited and designed by students. Several students serve on the editorial board in paid positions.

Advisor - Ryan Simmons ([e-mail])

Website - sixmilepostonline.com

Job Summary

Serves as the senior student leader of Six Mile Media. Sets editorial direction for the organization, coordinates the work of platform managers and section editors, and serves as the primary student point of contact for the newsroom.

There is 1 opening. Position works 12 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Set weekly editorial priorities across all platforms and lead the weekly staff meeting
• Coordinate the work of platform managers, section editors, and the podcast producer
• Review and approve content before publication for accuracy, fairness, and adherence to AP style
• Maintain the editorial calendar and ensure deadlines are met
• Assign work to Contributor Corps members and confirm assignments before work begins
• Represent Six Mile Media to campus offices, student organizations, and outside media
• Support recruitment and onboarding of contributors at all four campuses

Required Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College in at least 6 credit hours
• Demonstrated organization and ability to track multiple projects at once
• Strong written communication skills
• Willingness to give and receive direct editorial feedback
• Available for a consistent weekly schedule, including at least one in-person newsroom day

This opportunity is open to students of any major and from any home campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with student media
• Familiarity with AP style
• Experience leading or coordinating a team in any setting

Proposed Salary

The rate of pay is $12 per hour.

Hours may not exceed 19 hours total hours per week across all campus employment

Employment period: August 2026 through May 2027, approximately 30 instructional weeks

Required Documents to Attach

Submit a brief statement of interest, and any relevant samples of work, to the Faculty Adviser of Six Mile Media. Samples are optional for most positions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Contact Information

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

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Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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