Student Media Center

JCCC•Overland Park, KS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Media Staff members support JCCC mission by being responsible for the multi-platform storytelling and promotion of The Messenger, the college’s official student news website. This role offers a professional-grade laboratory environment where student incumbents apply skills in journalism, digital media production, and marketing to engage a diverse campus audience. Working within a collaborative newsroom structure, the incumbent will specialize in a specific medium—such as social media management, investigative reporting, photography, or digital design—while gaining cross-functional experience in professional media tools and AP style standards.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours at JCCC each semester and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Must demonstrate writing/editing skills. (Applicant may be given a writing test during interview.)
Knowledge of media types (print, video, social media, etc.).
Some experience with relevant production software (such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, RSS feeds, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on a student publication valuable, but not necessary.
Completion or currently taking a minimum of six (6) hours of college-level English, design, or journalism courses.

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Reporting: Covering news, life, and sports through features and creative topics.
Capturing still and video images for news and sports.
Developing content for podcasts, including guest recruitment and campus networking.
Reporting campus news specifically through vertical video and writing for social platforms.
Creating illustrations, infographics, and visual explainers.
Designing the layout for the magazine.
Non-linear editing of audio and video footage for YouTube and podcasts.
Creating and branding content specifically for social media platforms.
Proofreading and ensuring AP style adherence for all written content (articles, video captions, and podcast previews).
Overseeing the management of content across all social media platforms.
Meeting deadlines and ensuring content is posted in a timely fashion.
Planning events and "tabling" to increase visibility.
Building collaborations with other campus organizations.
Influencing social media content to align with PR goals and getting the word out about the publication.
Participating in regular staff meetings to foster teamwork.
Learning to use multiple media tools professionally.
Completing story assignments as directed by the leadership team.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.