The Northern Light Columnist

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northern Light, UAA's student-run newspaper, is recruiting columnists to join the team developing and publishing The Northern Light. Columnists write a column for The Northern Light, choosing a theme for their series and writing about subjects that appeal to The Northern Light audience.

This role offers UA students a hands-on path to learn about publishing and the news media, with access to professionals, equipment, and opportunities to submit work for awards.

Qualifications

• Ability to write quickly and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail to avoid publication of false or misleading information.
• Open to working collaboratively with editors on their stories.
• Enrollment in UA system with at least six credit hours in the current semester of employment.
• Plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester if employment continues.

Responsibilities

• Write a column for The Northern Light.
• Choose a theme for the column series and develop stories around it.
• Attend events, interview subjects, and generate interesting story ideas.
• Collaborate with editors and adhere to deadlines.

Skills

Writing

Research

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The Northern Light, UAA's student-run newspaper is recruiting for columnists to join the team developing and publishing The Northern Light newspaper.

The Northern Light columnists get to write a column for The Northern Light. They pick a theme for their series and write about subjects that appeal to The Northern Light audience. Working for The Northern Light offers an unique opportunity for UAA students to learn about publishing and the news media. Staff have access to industry professionals, professional equipment, and chances to submit material for awards. The Northern Light is UAA’s student-run newspaper and explains issues that affect UAA while providing balanced coverage in representing students, staff, faculty and the greater community. The paper publishes stories online at www.thenorthernlight.org and in print – distributed throughout the UAA campus and the Anchorage community.

To thrive in this role, applicants should possess excellent writing and research skills. Applicants should be interested in the news media and be willing to attend events, interview subjects and come up with interesting story ideas. Much of this work can be done remotely, so applicants must possess excellent communication and time management skills. Applicants should be team players who are good at giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ability to write quickly and meet deadlines is crucial for this position. Columnists must pay close attention to details in writing to avoid publication of false or misleading information. Applicants must also be open to working collaboratively with editors on their written stories.
To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), be in good academic standing, or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility. f. Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation.

Position Details:

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

This is a student position working 8 - 12 hours per week. Starting hourly pay is $14.10.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl Devenny, at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

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