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.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Accommodations

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