Student Assistant (News Reporter/Writer) - RAM Page

Position Details

Job Title - Student Assistant (News Reporter/Writer) - RAM Page

Position Type - Student

Division - Academic Affairs

Department - Communication and Mass Media

Job Description - This posting will remain open to generate a pool of qualified student applicants for available positions during the semester. Researching/gathering information and writing news and other types of stories (including multimedia content) for the Ram Page; performing other duties commensurate with the position as assigned. Subject to relevant job expectations (attached) that are complementary to the essential job duties listed below.

Essential job duties include:

• Gathering information for the stories through research and interviewing.
• Researching, finding, verifying and checking facts and statements for truthfulness and accuracy.
• Drafting, editing and revising (based on editor's and copy editor's feedback) stories. Applying established journalistic standards and AP style in the process.
• Writing columns, features, editorial stories and assisting with/producing other types of content commensurate with the employee's position, skillset and abilities, as assigned.
• Building networks of sources, colleagues and campus community members.
• Writing columns and feature stories as assigned.
• Performing basic operations in the Ram Page website backdoor.
• Having basic skillset to function as a photographer in case Ram Page photographer is not available.
• Being able to meet tight deadlines and accommodate short notices if necessary.
• Assisting Ram Page editor in various tasks commensurate with the employee's position, skillset and abilities.
• Attending and participating in all Ram Page staff meetings (with the exception for extenuating circumstances established on case-by-case basis).
• Being available for at least some department-initiated events that involve Ram Page (e.g., welcoming visitors from high schools touring the campus and introducing them to the Ram Page, etc.).

Required Qualifications - Must be a currently enrolled student who is registered for classes. Appropriate writing skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, concise and clear writing style).

Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of newswriting and AP style.

Physical Demands - Must be able to carry up to 5 lbs. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors and stand for 2-4 hrs. at a time if necessary.

Salary - $9.00/hr

EEO Statement - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.