The Northern Light Reporter
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Job Description
The Northern Light is seeking a student worker for the position of Reporter. If you have experience or passion in the field we invite you to apply.
The Northern Light Reporters get to write stories for The Northern Light. They can write about news features arts and entertainment opinion or sports.
Working for The Northern Light offers an unique opportunity for UAA students to learn about publishing and the news media. Staff have access to industry professionals professional equipment and chances to submit material for awards.
The Northern Light is UAAs student-run newspaper and explains issues that affect UAA while providing balanced coverage in representing students staff faculty and the greater community. The paper publishes stories online at and in print distributed throughout the UAA campus and the Anchorage community.
To thrive in this role applicants should possess excellent writing and research skills. Applicants should be interested in the news media and be willing to attend events interview subjects and come up with interesting story ideas. Much of this work can be done remotely so applicants must possess excellent communication and time management skills. Applicants should be team players who are good at giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Applicants can expect to work 8 - 12 hours per week.
Pay is $12.03 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ability to write quickly and meet deadlines is crucial for this position. Reports must pay close attention to details in writing to avoid publication of false or misleading information. Applicants must also be open to working collaboratively with editors on their written stories.
To be eligible for student employment an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) be in good academic standing or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility. f. Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation.
Position Details:
This position is open to undergraduate students only.
This is a part-time 8 - 12 hours a week student position paying $12.03/hour.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Micah Perino Student Governance Fiscal Technician at
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report whichcontains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA:(Addresses Anchorage campus Aviation Technology Complex JBER - Elmendorf Extension JBER - Richardson Extension Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus Kodiak College Kodiak High School Extension Matanuska-Susitna College Prince William Sound College and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension)Online:https://
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UAS:(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus Juneau Technical Education Center Sitka Campus & Ketchikan Campus)Online:https://uas.
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