UAS Whalesong Reporter Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

University of Alaska; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Whalesong, the UAS student newspaper, is seeking student reporters for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Reporters will cover events and issues vital to UAS, research topics, interview sources, and write fair, balanced stories for the Whalesong website, Instagram, and print materials.

Part-time paid positions with an option of hourly pay at $14.38 per hour or a paid internship for academic credit. All applicants must be UAS students enrolled in at least 6 credits with a 2.0 GPA or be newly

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a UAS student taking a minimum of 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to research topics, conduct interviews, and produce fair, balanced stories.
• Able to provide visuals to illustrate stories on the Whalesong website and social media (Instagram)

Responsibilities

• Cover events and issues vital to UAS for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027.
• Attend weekly meetings and meet deadlines.
• Promote the newspaper at UAS and Juneau community events as needed.

Skills

writing

research

interviews

editing

visuals

Job description

Whalesong, the UAS student newspaper, is looking for student reporters for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 semesters. UAS Whalesong reporters will cover events and issues vital to UAS. Ideal candidates will be team players with excellent writing skills, the ability to research topics, conduct interviews, write and edit accurate, fair and balanced stories, and provide visuals to illustrate their stories on the Whalesong website, Instagram and some print materials.

During the Academic Year 2026-27, all Whalesong employees have the option of hourly payment or a paid 1 – 3 credit internship, resulting in a tuition waiver. Students who choose payment will receive $14.38 per hour. Those who prefer an internship will receive academic credit and a grade for their work. All students will work under the supervision of Dr. Rosemarie Alexander-Isett, Whalesong faculty advisor.

All Whalesong employees will attend weekly meetings, must be able to meet deadlines, and may be asked to periodically promote the newspaper at UAS and Juneau community events.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled as a UAS student taking a minimum of 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.

Position Details

This is a part-time student position located on the UAS campus in Juneau, AK.

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

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 (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) 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 on the background check.

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

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which 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 Noncampus 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.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

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