The Northern Light, Opinion Editor

The Northern Light, Opinion EditorApply now (c4.pageuppeople.com/apply/751/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=517211&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 517211Classification:Student Assistant CGrade:Student CWork type: Student EmployeeAdministrative Unit:University of Alaska AnchorageSchool/Business unit:UAA VC Student AffairsLocation: AnchorageCategories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, OtherPosition Summary:This recruitment is for an Opinion Editor position at The Northern Light, the student newspaper at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

This position is 20 hours/week and the salary is $11/hour.Duties:Job posting summary: Opinion writers will gather information and actualities necessary to produce assignments for The Northern Light newspaper.

This includes, but is not limited to: writing, collecting audio, video, and still photographs.

This position will be writing two Opinion pieces a week on a subject that the editor chooses to assign to the writer, or pieces that the writer thinks of.The Northern Light is a weekly University of Alaska Anchorage student publication, funded by both media fees and advertising sales.

The paper is published Tuesdays during the school year and once a month during the summer.

The Northern Light is distributed throughout the UAA campus and the Anchorage community.

Total distribution is 2,500 copies weekly during the spring and fall semesters and 2,500 copies monthly during the summer semester.

In addition to print circulation, The Northern Light publishes new web content weekly on their website: TheNorthernLight.orgKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: Applicant must possess excellent verbal and written skills, demonstrate an ability to write and edit publishable articles or columns with attention to grammar, The Associated Press style, spelling, clarity, accuracy and thorough reporting; be able to prepare, develop, and/or repackage features content for use in other media; be familiar with word processing and Macintosh computers; and have knowledge of news gathering techniques, the First Amendment, the Freedom of Information Act and media ethics.Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities: Familiarity with preparation and development of other media, such as audio and video.Typical Education or Training: College level writing classes and strong English language skills.To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:a.

Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; orb.

Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; andc.

Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), be in good academic standing, or have approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee.d.

Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.e.

An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.This position is 20 hours/week and the salary is $11/hour.Instructions to apply: In addition to posting a cover letter, resume, and three references here, please attach a writing sample, preferably an article (500 words) you would present to publish in The Northern Light.To ensure consideration in the first round of reviews, please apply by 11:55PM Alaska Time on July 8, 2021.

This position will remain open until filled.Reasonable Accommodation Statement:The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.Affirmative Action Statement:UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscriminationAt-Will:Pursuant to Board of Regents’ Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.Background Check:The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Public Disclosure Statement:Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.Training Policy:It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.Contact Information:If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.Advertised: 28 Jun 2021 Alaskan Daylight TimeApplications close: 30 Jun 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time