Student Media Coding Assistant
Student Media Coding Assistant
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09-08-2025
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Job Description
60% -Content Coding
- Apply established codes to assigned digital content from social media and online news sources. Coding will be conducted in person following project guidelines and timelines. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for maintaining coding reliability.
30% -Training and Preparation
- Participate in in-person training sessions alongside fellow team members and the project supervisor. Training will cover how to apply a predefined coding scheme using a provided codebook. Students must demonstrate proficiency and consistency in applying codes before beginning independent work.
10% -Ongoing Communication and Coordination
- Maintain regular communication with the project supervisor and team as needed to clarify coding questions address issues and ensure consistent application of procedures throughout the project.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
4-5 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Alcides Velasquez
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish with the ability to accurately interpret both Spanish and English content as indicated in application materials.
- Interest in media studies political communication or related fields.
- Desire to gain hands-on research experience in media and politics.
- Prior coursework or experience with media content analysis or quantitative research methods.
- Familiarity with digital data entry tools such as spreadsheets or survey platforms.
Position Overview
This position will support a faculty-led research project by assisting with the review and categorization of selected digital materials. This rolewill include systematically applying a predefined coding scheme to selected news and social media content related to the 2024 presidential elections. The coding process supports the research team in organizing and analyzing media content to identify patterns themes and trends. This position requires attention to detail consistency and the ability to follow coding protocols accurately.
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to beconsidered for this position:
- Resume detailing relevant academic research and/or work experience
- One-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and addressing how you meet the required qualifications.
- Contact information of two KU faculty members who can serve as references and speak to your academic abilities reliability or potential to contribute to a research project.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Employment Type
Student
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