IRW Social Video Designer/Reporter & Researcher (Student)
- Pay
- $23 per hour
- Location
- Main Campus (Washington, DC
- Listed
- 2 days ago
About the role
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
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- Department: School of Communication
- Time Type: Part time
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
The IRW Social Video Designer handles vertical video and other social design and development for our investigative stories, as well as social media, web production and marketing efforts.
Applicants should be undergraduate majors or minors in journalism or related fields. Candidates should be familiar with and have a passion for both investigative reporting and social media design for journalism, including data visualization. IRW is a learning environment, so applicants of varying skill levels are welcome. Students may also work as a researcher and reporter with publishing partners on a variety of subjects.
Subjects include, but are not limited to, immigration, public health, and law enforcement. IRW Student Reporters/Researchers report directly to the Executive Editor of the IRW, and will interact with other staff, students, faculty, and consultants of the IRW. This position is open to undergraduate students at American University. This position does not have a Federal Work Study (FWS) Award.
Essential Functions
- Design and video production.
- Social design and development.
- Social media, web production, and marketing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range
- $22.50 per hour.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter addressed to IRW's Executive Editor, Joe Stephens.
Other Details
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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