Multimedia Journalist Clerical - UCentral
Multimedia Journalist Clerical - UCentral
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Position Overview
This is a regular student clerical position which will perform computer and customer servicerelated duties in an office setting. Typical duties may include but are not limited to typing filing answering telephones customer service scheduling appointments and Microsoft Office experience.
Hours per Week
Up to 10 hours per week.
College/Department Overview
UCentral is the student media network at the University of Central Oklahoma featuring traditional media (television radio newspaper) and new media (web podcasts social networking) created by students majoring in professional media. UCentral is the transformative learning experience within the Mass Communication Department on the campus of UCO.
Department Specific Job Functions
Each student employee is expected to adhere strictly to all university policies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- News gathering and general assignment reporting.
- Must be able to own stories and be able to edit own packages and other news.
- Perform television production duties.
- Provide story ideas.
- Able to translate stories to multiple mediums.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least halftime to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Halftime enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled fulltime to be eligible to work as a student employee. Fulltime enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Completion of the following courses:
- Video News 1
- Media Writing
- Media Production
Strong writing spelling and grammar are required. Prior experience shooting videography reporting and editing a must. Video editing with Final Cut X. Ability to multitask and work well with others under pressure and deadlines.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Dependable.
- Punctual.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA requirements may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employment Type
Student
