Job Details
Job Title: Student Assistant - Sports Editor
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 304942
Location
Work location: Six Mile Media newsroom, Floyd Campus & Cartersville Campus, with remote and multi-campus work as assigned
Department Information
Six Mile Media is the umbrella term for our award-winning student newspaper, the Six Mile Post, as well as our student-produced podcast, Student Spin. Content for both platforms are planned, written, edited and designed by students. Several students serve on the editorial board in paid positions.
Advisor - Ryan Simmons (simmons@highlands.edu)
Website - sixmilepostonline.com
Job Summary
Leads coverage of Georgia Highlands athletics and campus recreation across all Six Mile Media platforms.
There is 1 position open. The schedule is 6 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Plan and maintain a season-long sports coverage calendar
- Report on games, athletes, coaches, and athletics programs
- Assign and edit sports contributions from Contributor Corps members
- Coordinate with the Video Platform Manager on sports video and highlights
- Maintain working relationships with the athletics department and coaching staff
Required Qualifications
- Student must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College in at least 6 credit hours
- Interest in and working knowledge of college athletics
- Reliable written communication skills
- Available to attend some games and events, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Able to work to deadline immediately following events
This opportunity is open to students of any major and from any home campus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior sports writing, photography, or broadcast experience
- Familiarity with AP style
Proposed Salary
The rate of pay is $12 per hour.
Hours may not exceed 19 hours total hours per week across all campus employment
Employment period: August 2026 through May 2027, approximately 30 instructional weeks
Required Documents to Attach
Submit a brief statement of interest, and any relevant samples of work, to the Faculty Adviser of Six Mile Media. Samples are optional for most positions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu.