University Student Assistant - The Chanticleer Section Editors (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Department of Human Resources•Jacksonville, AL

4h•$8

About The Position

The University Student Assistant/Chanticleer section editors help the editor-in-chief plan, manage, and supervise the coverage and publication of The Chanticleer, JSU’s student-run news organization, across all its platforms, which may include the web, social media, print and other forms of media. The section editors work with the editor-in-chief to ensure The Chanticleer provides timely, editorially independent coverage of events and issues that are important to Jax State students and the broader university community. Students in this position are assigned to manage coverage of general news, feature stories and sports under the supervision of the editor-in-chief and with the assistance and advice of the director of student media, with whom the editorial staff must work closely on all matters relating to content and publication. Editors must be or become familiar with the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics and use the code as a guide for The Chanticleer’s newsgathering and publication. Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs. Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.
Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance

Nice To Haves

A major in communication with a concentration in digital journalism.
Successful completion of COM 315 with a "C" or higher grade.
Prior experience as a member of The Chanticleer as a volunteer or in a media workshop course.

Responsibilities

Assist the editor-in-chief plan, manage, and supervise the coverage and publication of The Chanticleer, Jax State’s student-run news organization, across all its platforms, which may include the web, social media, print and other forms of media.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Attend newsworthy events, investigate newsworthy issues, and write stories, shoot photos, and/or produce video or audio programs as needed for publication.
Organize assignments for their sections and help supervise and edit the work of media workshop students and volunteer staff members.
Help recruit volunteer staff members as writers, photographers, editors, etc.
Participate in regular staff meetings to plan The Chanticleer’s coverage and publication.
Help arrange and participate in training for editors, writers, photographers. and others involved in coverage and publication.
Meet regularly with the editor in chief and director of student media to discuss The Chanticleer’s coverage and publication.
Represent The Chanticleer at public events and professional meetings on campus and off campus.
Meet regularly with university administrators, students, faculty, athletics, and community groups to discuss current events and to assess the effectiveness of The Chanticleer’s coverage.
Monitor digital media analytics to gauge The Chanticleer’s effectiveness in reaching its audience.