The Northern Light Reporter
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK, United States
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.
Responsibilities Reporters write stories for The Northern Light. They can write about news, features, arts and entertainment, or sports. Working for The Northern Light offers a 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 paper publishes stories online at
www.thenorthernlight.org
and in print – distributed throughout the UAA campus and the Anchorage community.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
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.
To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. 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 c. 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. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility. f. Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation.
Position Details This is a student assistant 2 position that works 8-12 hours per week, with a pay of $13.03/hour.
This position is open to undergraduate students only.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
Contact ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl Devenny, at crdevenny@alaska.edu.
Accommodations The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
Background Check The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Public Records Act Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
Ethics and Professionalism All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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Responsibilities Reporters write stories for The Northern Light. They can write about news, features, arts and entertainment, or sports. Working for The Northern Light offers a 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 paper publishes stories online at
www.thenorthernlight.org
and in print – distributed throughout the UAA campus and the Anchorage community.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
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.
To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. 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 c. 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. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility. f. Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation.
Position Details This is a student assistant 2 position that works 8-12 hours per week, with a pay of $13.03/hour.
This position is open to undergraduate students only.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
Contact ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl Devenny, at crdevenny@alaska.edu.
Accommodations The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
Background Check The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Public Records Act Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
Ethics and Professionalism All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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