The Northern Light Reporter

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Anchorage, AK

8d • $13

About The Position

The Northern Light, UAA’s student-run newspaper, is currently recruiting for a Student Reporter. If you have interest in the field of newspaper reporting we invite you to apply. Reporters write stories for The Northern Light. They can write about news, features, arts and entertainment, or sports. Working for The Northern Light offers an unique opportunity to 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write stories for The Northern Light about news, features, arts and entertainment, or sports
• Attend events
• Interview subjects
• Come up with interesting story ideas
• Work collaboratively with editors on written stories

What This Job Offers

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