Saint Xavier University is hiring: Xavierite News Reporter - Student Employment

Location : Chicago, IL Job Type: Student Employment - FWS Required Job Number: 01048 Department: Student Media SE Opening Date: 08/01/2024 Summary News Reporter(s) are responsible for particular beats that are assigned to them by the News Editor, and writing news stories based around those beats, which will be published. The News Reporter(s) are responsible for producing one to two news stories for every issue of The Xavierite. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Reports on all SXU and local area news events Produces one-two articles per week Writes stories following the pyramid news writing style Ensures all articles are written accurately, fairly, and with as little biased as possible following journalist standards and ethics. Is a leading member of the Student Media Street Team Attends general staff meeting Meets weekly with Section Editor Maintain weekly-posted office hours in The Xavierite office (4 hours per week). Attends news writing workshop held by Director of Student Media Assists with the layout of the section Qualifications - MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY - FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIRED FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIRED Experience in journalism, communication, or English preferred. Additional Expectations We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.