Pay: Per Day Rate (3 days per week)

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Enrolled as a full-time student at Michigan State University (12+ credit hours)
• Understand the type of news content apt to resonate with Spartan community
• Strong writer, interviewer
• Able to meet deadline
• Worked at State News at least 2 semesters

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensures all reporters create content regularly and that student interests and concerns are being covered by reporters.
• Works to recruit contributors across entire campus beyond just Journalism School
• Works with staff to set story deadlines and accountability measures. Keeps up with team members’ progress on assignments; intercedes if necessary.
• Edits and publishes articles.
• Works with reporters to brainstorm and consider potential visuals for each story.
• Leads editorial board meetings and contributes ideas for editorials and their personal opinion on editorial topics.
• Maintains regular newsroom office hours as assigned by the managing editor.
• Keeps track of team’s pay on newsroomwide document, preferably on a daily basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value equity and inclusion. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.