The Cluster Staff Positions

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA seeks student employees to produce content for The Mercer Cluster. You will write, photograph, create videos, and post on social media for the award-winning online paper. Daily story publication occurs August–May, with weekly Cluster meetings to pitch ideas and develop journalistic skills.

Basic writing/visual skills are helpful; AP style, Photoshop, and InDesign knowledge are a bonus. Employment is a student wage role with end date in 2027.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of writing, photography, video, and social media is a bonus, but not required.
• Knowledge of AP style, Photoshop, and InDesign is also a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Write, take photos, make videos, and/or create social media posts for Mercer's online student newspaper, The Mercer Cluster.
• Attend weekly meetings to pitch ideas and develop journalistic, writing, and digital content creation skills.
• Contribute to daily story publication and collaborate with the Cluster team in Mercer Innovation Center.

Skills

Writing

Photography

Video

Social media

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Title: The Cluster Staff Positions

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Student Affairs, General University Supervisor: Sheronda Abbott

Job Description: Write, take photos, make videos, and/or create social media posts for Mercer's award-winning online student newspaper, The Mercer Cluster.

We publish stories daily from August to May.

Students are encouraged to attend our meetings to pitch ideas and develop their journalistic, writing, and digital content creation skills.

Meetings will be held weekly in The Cluster's office space in the Mercer Innovation Center and are open to all students regardless of major.

Some knowledge of writing, photography, video, and social media is a bonus, but not required.

Knowledge of AP style, Photoshop, and InDesign is also a bonus.

Please submit past articles or work using this link

Pay Rate:$10.00/hour, paid by the published piece and not hours worked.

Scheduled Hours: 10 Start Date: 08/13/2026 End Date: 05/10/2027

MERCER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT – ABOUT US

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.