The Northern Light is seeking a student worker for the position of General Assignment Reporter. If you have experience or passion in the field we invite you to apply.
The Northern Light general assignment reporters get to write stories for The Northern Light. They can write about news, features, arts and entertainment, opinion or sports.
Working for The Northern Light offers a 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.
Applicants can expect to work 8 - 12 hours per week.
Pay is $12.03 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ability to write quickly and meet deadlines is crucial for this position. Reports 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:
- Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
- 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
- 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.
- Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
- An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.
- Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation.
Position Details:
This is a part-time, 8 - 12 hours a week, student position paying $12.03/hour.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Micah Perino, Student Governance Fiscal Technician, at mjperino@alaska.edu.
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.
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