Federal Work Study - Six Mile Post - Section Editor at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Federal Work Study - Six Mile Post - Section Editor Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 290904 Job Summary Section editors are team players who write, take photos and design pages for a particular area (news, features, opinions, entertainment, and sports) of the Six Mile Post newspaper, while also overseeing a small team of writers and photographers producing work for their assigned section. Responsibilities Coming up with story ideas to bring to required weekly staff meetings for your assigned section and the wjole paper, in general. Use an online story assignment software program to write up descriptions of story assignments for writers and photographers assigned to their section.Tracking story assignments, motivating and coaching writers and photographers reporting to your section, collecting stories by deadline, copy editing and sending stories back for rewrites/corrections. Section editors will be expected to design and layout pages for any printed issues. Section editors may, at times, need to complete a story and/or photograph assignment if a volunteer staff member does not meet their deadline.Related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications A B average or higher in a recent high school or college English courseWillingness to learn new skills in writing, page layout and designAbility to take constructive criticism wellComfortable with Microsoft OfficePossession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Proposed Salary $10 per hourOptional Documents to Attach ResumeCover LetterKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong writing skills are a must– this includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, awareness of subject/verb agreement, attention to voice, and the ability to write for a broad group of people in a clear way. The ability and willingness to interact with unfamiliar people­­– in person, on the phone and through email, in a professional but warm and friendly manner. Interviewing is a part of this position. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is preferred.Punctuality, organization and maturity are necessary and expected traits for this position. Familiarity with photo editing and page design software is desired not required (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.).Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutionsSkill in oral and written communication Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at [email protected] technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.