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Student Editors and Managers, ThunderWord Department

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2023-10-19T12:39:48+00:00 July 5, 2023|Jobs|
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Student Editors and Managers, ThunderWord Department

Who is eligible

  • Who can apply: Work Study and General Fund are eligible!
  • What is Work Study? You are eligible for Work Study if you receive Financial Aid.
  • What is General Fund? You are eligible for General Fund if you do not receive Financial Aid, are a running start or international student.
Position Job Information Eligibility
Social Media Editor Openings: 1

Hours per week: 10

Description: Maintains social media presence for the online edition of The Thunderword. Updates postings on a regular basis and helps the paper reach a broader online audience.
Qualifications: Familiarity with using multiple social media platforms.
General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to kstuart@highline.edu. 
News Editor Openings: 1

Hours per week: 10

Job Description: Writes briefs, oversees campus crime coverage, designs.

Qualifications: Experience at writing, page design, and news coverage. Writes stories; manages section; designs pages; coordinates with other editors.

General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to kstuart@highline.edu. 
Sports Editor Openings: 1

Hours: 10 per week

Description: Covers Highline College athletic events; writes stories; designs pages; manages sports section of newspaper.

Qualifications: Relevant journalism training or experience necessary. Familiarity with InDesign or similar program helpful. Writes stories; manages section; designs pages; coordinates
with other editors.

 

General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to  kstuart@highline.edu. 
Opinion Editor Openings: 1

Hours per week: 10

Job Description: Writes editorials in consultation with other editors; arranges for and/or writes weekly columns; designs opinion pages; assists with production of weekly newspaper.

Qualifications: Relevant journalism experience and training is desired. Strong English language skills.

General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to  kstuart@highline.edu. 
Web Editors General Responsibility:

  • Getting each week’s edition up on the website.
General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to  kstuart@highline.edu. 
Managing Editor Responsibilities: Oversees campus news coverage; writes stories; coordinates with other editors in planning weekly editions of the paper.

 

General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to kstuart@highline.edu
Editor in Chief Responsibilities: 

  • They mostly involve reporting and writing stories for the paper, as well as taking photographs, doing a little editing and planning for upcoming editions. We expect to remain online only for fall.
  • Students who like to write and have the time are encouraged to apply. Anyone is welcome to send me an e-mail and find out more. Students should know — it’s real work, there are deadlines every week, and if you don’t show up, your T-word career will be short. Stick with it, and you will learn a lot.
General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to kstuart@highline.edu. 
 Business Manager The Business Manager coordinates advertising sales among other responsibilities. General Fund and State Work Study students that are enrolled in at least 6 credits are eligible to apply. Interested? Bring resume, cover letter and writing samples to 10-106, or e-mail to kstuart@highline.edu.