Posting Details

Position Information

Student Employment TypeStudent AssistantPosition TitleReporter and Social Media Specialist – Digital NewspaperPosting NumberStu00655Recruitment TypeCCGA Students Only Position Summary Information

Nature of Work

This position will source and develop ideas for campus-based and local stories and write article content. In addition, this position will post, monitor, and analyze content across social media channels. Examples of duties include brainstorming topics and events that might interest readers, or attending local events in a Reporter capacity, where this position will conduct interviews. This position reports the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and works 19.5 hours per week maximum during the academic year.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for identifying and developing ideas for potential content in the form of news stories, local event coverage, feature articles on various topics, and campus affairs
  
• Produce and/or coordinate strong media, including video, still photography, and graphics for a wide variety of audiences
  
• Responsible for writing articles and headlines based on local and campus-based news
  
• Responsible for posting, monitoring, and analyzing video- and photo-based news content to social media and online platforms
  
• Develop a network of contacts, both on campus and in the local area, in order to ensure topical, up-to-date, and source-supported stories
  
• Perform all necessary fact-checking and ensure ethical treatment of sources and interviewees as part of the Associated Press’s News Values and Principles
  
• Meet weekly with the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and digital newspaper staff
  
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Training

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
  
• Experience using social media platforms
  
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
  
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle background check

Preferred Qualifications and Training

Experience with computer programs such as Word, Excel, iMovie, and the Adobe suite, such as InDesign Illustrator, and Photoshop

Work Hours Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

CCGA Information

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

Posting Detail Information

Open Date06/13/2019Close Date05/31/2020Open Until FilledNoPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opening?
   • Brunswick News
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Coastal CareerLink
   • College of Coastal Georgia website (www.ccga.edu)
   • Current/Former College Employee
   • Personal Referral
   • www.higheredjobs.com
   • University System Applicant Clearinghouse
   • Other
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Georgia Department of Labor
2. * Are you currently employed by this College? If yes, enter the department name. If no, enter "No".

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at CCGA during the semester for which this position would employ you?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * What is your student ID number?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Do you possess a current driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents