University Daily Kansan Content Staff - Student Hourly

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University Daily Kansan is seeking a student hourly to generate content as assigned by editors and participate in meetings and trainings. The role is based in the University community environment and emphasizes credible reporting and timely updates.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, with an advertised pay of $12.50 per hour. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the term, with specific summer eligibility criteria. Start date is August 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• During the semester term, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must meet the conditions described by the institution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enrollment requirement (6 credits)

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

• 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 Qualifications

N/A

Position Requirements

N/A

Employment Conditions

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

Additional Candidate Instructions

Students must follow separate application procedure as described by UDK Editor in Chief. Contact [e-mail].

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

Contact Information to Applicants

Nick Jungman

[e-mail]

785-864-4358

Advertised Salary Range

$12.50 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Thursday August 20, 2026

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