University of Michigan-Flint School of Management ยท 4 days ago
M-TIMES WRITER (Student/Work-Study)
Flint, AR
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$15/hr - $15/hrThe University of Michigan-Flint School of Management is seeking motivated writers to join their team at The Michigan Times, the student-run newspaper. The role involves reporting and writing about various topics within the UM-Flint community, requiring strong writing skills and a willingness to learn.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Scheduled office work as well as hours for "in the field" reporting and writing
Ability to cover student events and other breaking stories along with editorials (must be willing to change plans quickly to cover stories when needed)
Some travel required
Ability to turn around complex stories on tight deadlines
Analyze relevant documents; interview high-level regulatory officials and industry executives
Attend all weekly meetings and pitch story ideas at each
Craft all headlines for assigned stories
Capture all photos for assigned stories
Report time sheets to the Editor-in-Chief according to the bi-weekly pay schedule, as well as on Wolverine Access within the limits of assigned hours
Edit all work of assigned editing partner within deadlines
All writers also have the opportunity of possibly hosting and/or helping to produce the M-Times Insider, the podcast of The Michigan Times
Qualification
Required
No experience is needed and training will be provided, however a willingness to learn and strong writing skills are required
UM-Flint Student applicants only with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a team member
Strong writing, analytical and communication skills are essential
Must be able to write about meaningful issues and events pertaining not only on a campus level, but a local perspective as well
Must enjoy working in a high performance environment
Company
University of Michigan-Flint School of Management
We provide innovative, high-quality business programs to career-minded students seeking flexibility in their education.
Founded in 1975
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase