Student Worker - Student Publications position - Skyline/Sage 2026-2027

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University is seeking a student reporter for The Skyline on the Alpine campus. The reporter will write at least two stories monthly and take photographs to illustrate those stories about local, regional and national issues affecting Sul Ross and its students.

Weekly staff meetings are part of the role; experience is preferred but not required. Must be a current SRSU student and commit to 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a SRSU student.
• Must be able to commit 15 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Write at least two stories monthly to be assigned by the newspaper editor.
• Take photographs to illustrate stories of local, regional and national issues affecting Sul Ross and its students.
• Attend a weekly staff meeting.

Job description

Job Title

Location

Location Alpine

Department

Department Languages and Literature

Job No.

Job No. SI8861

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/27/2026

End Date

End Date 08/31/2027

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Appointment Date 09/01/2026

Salary $9.50 hour - up to 19 hours/week

Required

Must be a SRSU student.
Must be able to commit 15 hours/week

Preferred

Staffing Reason

Staffing Reason Institutional

Primary Responsibilities

Student Publications is seeking candidates for the position of reporter for The Skyline. A reporter will be required to write at least two stories monthly to be assigned by the newspaper editor, and take photographs to illustrate stories of local, regional and national issues effecting Sul Ross and its students, as well as attend a weekly staff meeting. Experience preferred but not required.

Other Information

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Intent

Supplemental Questions

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