Part Time - News Lab Journalist - Communications

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Bellisario Media Center is seeking to fill wage payroll positions in the News Lab for reporting projects throughout the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year. Undergraduates who have passed 260W are eligible to apply. Successful candidates will work individually and collaboratively with other members of the News Lab to address coverage gaps in the state of PA and on projects with newsrooms across the state and nation. Student Journalists will participate in weekly editorial meetings, conduct reportage, and work with our editorial team to produce professional-quality reportage and meet deadlines. All newsroom program staff will also participate in a series of trainings to support their professional skills development. Students must be motivated, organized, responsible, and creative. These are approximately 10 to 15 hours per week positions with flexible days and times, often during evenings and weekends. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter. About the News Lab- The News Lab – an initiative of the Bellisario Media Center -- serves PSU students with professional journalism opportunities and skills training. The News Lab’s team of student journalists produces in-depth and investigative journalism, focused on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and critical coverage gaps at the local and state level. Work produced by the News Lab is published or broadcast by local, state, and national outlets.

Requirements

• Undergraduates who have passed 260W are eligible to apply
• Must be motivated, organized, responsible, and creative

Responsibilities

• Work individually and collaboratively with other members of the News Lab
• Address coverage gaps in the state of PA
• Work on projects with newsrooms across the state and nation
• Participate in weekly editorial meetings
• Conduct reportage
• Work with our editorial team to produce professional-quality reportage and meet deadlines
• Participate in a series of trainings to support their professional skills development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed