University Daily Kansan Content Staff - Student Hourly

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Daily Kansan, a student hourly opportunity at The University of Kansas, seeks a contributor to generate content for the newsroom. The role emphasizes producing material as directed by editors and participates in meetings and training sessions as needed.

Position is hourly and non-exempt, requiring enrollment in a minimum of six credit hours during the term. Start dates and scheduling align with the academic calendar. Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• During the semester term, the student hourly must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• For summer periods the student hourly must meet one of several enrollment conditions.

Responsibilities

• 90% Generating content for the University Daily Kansan as assigned by editors.
• 10% Attending meetings and trainings.

Skills

Enrollment knowledge

Education

Enrollment in 6+ credit hours (semester)

Job description

Position Overview

The mission of The University Daily Kansan is to serve as a primary, credible news source for the University community.

Job Description

• 90% - Generating content for the University Daily Kansan as assigned by editors.
• 10% - Attending meetings and trainings.

Required Qualifications

1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred QualificationsN/APosition RequirementsN/A

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

The application deadline is 12/30/2026. A review of applications is ongoing; hires will be made throughout the posting period.

Advertised Salary Range$12.50 per hour

Anticipated Start DateThursday August 20, 2026