WGLT Student Visual Journalist Job at Illinois State University in Chicago

Title: WGLT Student Visual Journalist
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Radio Station WGLT

Job Summary
The WGLT Student Visual Journalist works with the Newsroom to create visual content for use on WGLT.org, the station's social media, and other promotional materials. The Student Visual Journalist works under the supervision of the WGLT Content Director and News Director or designee. The position is assigned photo or video work, then is responsible for shooting, editing and distribution of that work while under supervision.

Additional Information
Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

Pay Rate
$16/hour

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with video production, video editing, and Adobe Premiere and Photoshop preferred. Comparable experience may be acceptable based on qualifications.

Work Hours
8-10 hours per week.

Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date
May 11, 2026

Required Applicant Documents
Resume

Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 04/15/2026 03:00 PM CST
Application Closes: 04/22/2026 11:55 PM CST

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In Summary: The WGLT Student Visual Journalist works with the Newsroom to create visual content . Experience with video production, video editing, and Adobe Premiere and Photoshop preferred . The position is assigned photo or video work, then is responsible for shooting, editing and distribution of that work while under supervision .

En Español: Título: Clasificación de los empleados del periodista visual estudiantil WGLT: Ayuda al estudiante División Regular Nombre: Departamento de Asuntos Académicos: Estación de Radio Resumen de Trabajo El Periodista Visual Estudiantil de WGLt trabaja con la Sala de Noticias para crear contenido visual para su uso en wGLT.org, las redes sociales de la estación y otros materiales promocionales. Esta posición está sujeta a una investigación de antecedentes penales y, si corresponde, a una revisión del historial laboral, basada en la Política Universitaria 3.1.30 y cualquier oferta de empleo depende de que usted apruebe una investigación criminal satisfactoria y/o una revisión de historia laboral. Usted no puede comenzar a trabajar hasta que los resultados de la investigación penal hayan sido recibidos y aprobados por el Departamento de Recursos Humanos. Además, todas las citas están subordinadas a la prueba de elegibilidad para un empleo en Illinois State University para desempeñar los tipos requeridos de tareas descritos anteriormente. La Ley de Inmigración y Control Público de 1986 requiere que todos los empleados puedan presentarse dentro de tres días antes de la fecha indicada anterior. Por esta razón, cada empleado debe tener un número de seguro social válido registrado con la universidad en el momento del empleo y/o tan pronto como sea posible, pero no más tarde de 45 días a partir de la fecha de inicio. El incumplimiento de esta ley puede resultar en la cancelación de su nombramiento. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad o estatus como veterano protegido. Si usted es un individuo con una discapacidad y necesita un alojamiento razonable bajo la Ley Americana sobre Discapacidades (ADA) u otra ley estatal o federal puede solicitar un alojamiento poniéndose en contacto con la Oficina de Igualdad de Oportunidades y Acceso al (309) 438-3383.