Student Assistant - Student Media Contributor (Contributor Corps)

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

Contributors produce individual assigned pieces for Six Mile Media. This is a flexible, assignment-based position for students who want to contribute without committing to a fixed weekly schedule. Open to students at all four campuses. Hours are variable, by assignment; assignments typically run 2 to 4 hours each.

This is a pooled position accepting applications throughout the academic year. Multiple positions available.

How the position works

Each assignment carries a published maximum number of hours, approved by the Faculty Adviser before work begins: news or feature story, 3 hours; sports game coverage, 3 hours; vertical video package, 2 hours; produced podcast episode, 4 hours; photo assignment, 2 hours. Contributors record actual hours worked on their timesheet, not to exceed the approved maximum for the assignment. The Faculty Adviser approves the assignment in advance and approves the submitted timesheet afterward. There is no minimum number of assignments. This structure was reviewed and approved by HR prior to posting.

Assignment areas

News and feature writing, sports coverage, photography, video production, podcast hosting or production, social media content, graphic design, and illustration or editorial cartooning.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work accurately and by the stated deadline
• Record actual hours worked on assignments
• Respond to editor feedback and submit revisions as requested
• Follow Six Mile Media editorial and ethical standards

Required Qualifications

No prior experience required

• Student must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College in at least 6 credit hours
• Interest in one or more of the assignment areas listed above
• Able to meet deadlines and communicate by email

This opportunity is open to students of any major and from any home campus.

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

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.