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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
TheBellisario Media Centeris seeking to fill wage payroll positions in the News Lab for reporting projects throughout the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic year. Undergraduates who have passed 260W are eligible to apply.
Successful candidates will work individually and collaboratively with other members of the News Lab to address coverage gaps in the state of PA and on projects with newsrooms across the state and nation. Student Journalists will participate in weekly editorial meetings conduct reportage and work with our editorial team to produce professional-quality reportage and meet deadlines. All newsroom program staff will also participate in a series of trainings to support their professional skills development. Students must be motivated organized responsible and creative. These are approximately 10 to 15 hours per week positions with flexible days and times often during evenings and weekends.
To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter. Careers Human Resources
About the News Lab-
The News Lab an initiative of the Bellisario Media Center -- serves PSU students with professional journalism opportunities and skills training.
The News Labs team of student journalists produces in-depth and investigative journalism focused on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and critical coverage gaps at the local and state level. Work produced by the News Lab is published or broadcast by local state and national outlets.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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