Student Assistant - News Editor

Georgia Highlands College; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Highlands College seeks a part-time Student Assistant - News Editor to lead campus news coverage for Six Mile Media. The role supports reporting on student government, college administration, and events across Floyd and Cartersville campuses, with some remote work.

Position is 5 hours per week, August 2026 through May 2027, with a pay rate of $12 per hour. Enrolled students (6+ credit hours) preferred; prior AP style familiarity is a plus; strong writing and deadline discipline required.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College in at least 6 credit hours.
• Strong writing skills and attention to accuracy.
• Comfortable contacting and interviewing sources, including faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Able to meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop news stories relevant to GHC students
• Assign and edit news contributions from Contributor Corps members
• Report on college announcements, policy changes, events, and student concerns
• Verify facts and confirm sources; uphold standards for accuracy and fairness
• Coordinate with the Written Platform Manager on publication timing and newsletter placement

Skills

Strong writing

Interviewing sources

Deadline management

Education

Enrolled at 6+ credit hours

Tools

AP style

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - News Editor

Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 304943

Location

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

Leads coverage of campus news, college administration, student government, and issues affecting students at all four campuses.

There is 1 position open. The schedule is 5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop news stories relevant to GHC students
• Assign and edit news contributions from Contributor Corps members
• Report on college announcements, policy changes, events, and student concerns
• Verify facts and confirm sources; uphold standards for accuracy and fairness
• Coordinate with the Written Platform Manager on publication timing and newsletter placement

Required Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College in at least 6 credit hours
• Strong writing skills and attention to accuracy
• Comfortable contacting and interviewing sources, including faculty, staff, and administrators
• Able to meet deadlines consistently

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior news writing or reporting experience
• Familiarity with AP style

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

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail]
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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodations

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