Jacksonville State University · 1 day ago
University Student Assistant - The Chanticleer Section Editors (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
Jacksonville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$8.25/hr - $8.25/hrJacksonville State University is seeking a University Student Assistant to serve as the Chanticleer section editors for the fall 2026 to spring 2027 term. This role involves planning, managing, and supervising the coverage and publication of the student-run news organization, ensuring timely and editorially independent coverage of events relevant to the university community.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist the editor-in-chief plan, manage, and supervise the coverage and publication of The Chanticleer, Jax State’s student-run news organization, across all its platforms, which may include the web, social media, print and other forms of media
Maintain confidentiality of information
Attend newsworthy events, investigate newsworthy issues, and write stories, shoot photos, and/or produce video or audio programs as needed for publication
Organize assignments for their sections and help supervise and edit the work of media workshop students and volunteer staff members
Help recruit volunteer staff members as writers, photographers, editors, etc
Participate in regular staff meetings to plan The Chanticleer’s coverage and publication
Help arrange and participate in training for editors, writers, photographers. and others involved in coverage and publication
Meet regularly with the editor in chief and director of student media to discuss The Chanticleer’s coverage and publication
Represent The Chanticleer at public events and professional meetings on campus and off campus
Meet regularly with university administrators, students, faculty, athletics, and community groups to discuss current events and to assess the effectiveness of The Chanticleer’s coverage
Monitor digital media analytics to gauge The Chanticleer’s effectiveness in reaching its audience
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester
If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher
Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState)
Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance
Must be able to work nights and weekends
Preferred
A major in communication with a concentration in digital journalism
Successful completion of COM 315 with a 'C' or higher grade
Prior experience as a member of The Chanticleer as a volunteer or in a media workshop course
Company
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a company that specializes in IT staffing and IT solutions.
Founded in 1883
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30M2019-07-15Debt Financing· $30M
Leadership Team
Arlitha H.
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Garner
Chief Marketing Officer
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