Student Reporter - Current (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,911 - 29,783; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. The role emphasizes strong writing and analytical thinking and offers hands-on reporting opportunities.

You will collaborate on various aspects of news reporting and publishing while balancing the duties with your student schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to research issues affecting public media.
• Collaborative work across news reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Research issues affecting public media in the United States.
• Report and publish news pieces.
• Collaborate on various aspects of news reporting and publishing.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Enrollment as AU student (undergrad or grad)

Pursuing journalism degree

Job description

## Student Reporter - Current (Student)Applylocations: Main Campus (Washington, DC)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4510## Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.## ## **This position is available only to enrolled American University students.****Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.**## Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.**Department:**School of Communication**Time Type:**Part time**FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt**Job Description:****Summary:** Currentseeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. Successful candidates will have strong writing skills; an interest in thinking analytically about media and how it is funded, created and distributed; and the ability to collaborate on various aspects of news reporting and publishing.**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:*** Part-time.* 20 hours per week.**Salary Range:*** $18.40 per hour.**Required Education and Experience:*** Enrolled AU student.* Advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism.**Additional Eligibility Qualifications:*** To complete your application, upload your resume, three writing samples, a cover letter and contact information for three professors who will provide references.**Other Details*** **This position is available only to enrolled American University 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.