La Sierra University
La Sierra University is hiring: Criterion Writer in Riverside
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA, US, 92504
Job Description
Job Description
Description/Duties:
Please note: you must reapply to be a writer for Criterion for the 2023 - 2024 year, even if you have worked with Criterion in the past.
Pay Range : $16.50 to $17.00 per hour
Job Description
Description/Duties:
- A writer for any Criterion section is expected to write various Criterion pieces per quarter, depending on need and after receiving explicit instruction from the editorial team.
- All writers are expected to edit their work during multiple rounds of notes from the editorial team.
- Writers must respond in a timely manner and are responsible for properly applying notes made by the editorial team.
- Writers are responsible for conducting research or interviews when needed and instructed by the editorial team.
- Writers are expected to attend any and all writer workshops when one is deemed necessary.
- Writers must uphold journalistic standards and familiarize themselves with AP-style writing.
- Regularly meet with respective section editors regarding pieces.
- Must be a registered La Sierra Student
- Must complete Student Authorization Form with Silvia Stenner (Office of Student Life)
- Must have received Work Clearance Approval from Human Resources before taking on assignments
- Writers are not to exceed more than four hours clocked in per-pay period (2-week pay period)
- If accepted, you will be placed in one of the following sections: Arts & Entertainment, News, Campus Corner, or Features
- Complete HR standard application
- Upload documents, resume, and writing sample required (cover letter and any other materials are optional). Please note that writing samples should follow these guidelines:
- It should be a non-creative piece.
- Something written for a class is preferable.
- It should be roughly 2-3 pages
- It can not be something that was written for Criterion with the editorial help of the Criterion staff.
Please note: you must reapply to be a writer for Criterion for the 2023 - 2024 year, even if you have worked with Criterion in the past.
Pay Range : $16.50 to $17.00 per hour