Job Description

Job Title : College Reporter

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, and others to gather information for news stories.
• Investigate topics relevant to the campus community, including academic issues, student life, events, campus policies, and other topics of interest.
• Follow up on leads and tips provided by students or staff.
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging news articles for the college's newspaper, magazine, website, or other publications.
• Ensure articles are well-researched, fact-checked, and adhere to journalistic ethics and style guidelines.
• Edit articles for grammar, style, and accuracy before submission or publication.
• Attend and cover on-campus events such as lectures, performances, club activities, protests, sporting events, and student government meetings.
• Capture the essence of these events and report on their significance to the college community.
• Take photographs or videos to accompany news stories.
• Ensure photos and videos are of high quality, relevant, and properly captioned.
• Collaborate with other reporters or photographers when necessary.
• Keep up with the latest news, trends, and developments on campus.
• Monitor social media, college announcements, and other news sources to stay informed about potential story ideas.
• Work closely with editors, senior reporters, and other staff members to ensure high-quality and timely publication of stories.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute story ideas.
• Develop a strong network within the college community to uncover interesting stories and build sources.
• Engage with students, faculty, and staff to understand their concerns, ideas, and viewpoints.
• Ensure that all stories are written, edited, and submitted on time, in line with publication schedules.
• Balance reporting tasks with other academic responsibilities, managing time effectively.
• Share stories on social media platforms and other college communication channels to promote the content and engage the college community.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Strong Writing and Communication Skills : The ability to write clear, concise, and compelling news stories and conduct effective interviews.
• Research Skills : Ability to gather accurate information from reliable sources and conduct investigations.
• Attention to Detail : Strong proofreading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and clarity in all written content.
• Time Management : Ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines while maintaining academic responsibilities.
• Photography or Videography Skills : Basic photography and video skills for covering events (optional, but a plus).
• Curiosity and Initiative : A natural curiosity and drive to seek out stories, ask questions, and dig deeper into various issues.
• Adaptability : Ability to write about a wide range of topics and adjust to the demands of different types of stories.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience : Previous experience with writing for a college newspaper or blog is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Journalism Tools : Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), photo editing software (like Photoshop), and video editing tools (optional but helpful).
• Social Media Savvy : Ability to promote stories and engage with the college community via social media platforms.

Work Environment :

• College reporters typically work part-time and are based on campus, reporting from events, conducting interviews, and collaborating with editors and other staff members.
• The work environment is dynamic, with varying schedules depending on the academic calendar, publication deadlines, and event coverage.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: ?10,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Working Days : Monday to Saturday (10:00 AM to 05:30 PM)

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location:Siwan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?8,086.00 - ?32,659.50 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person