STUDENT ASSISTANT - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - FOGHORN NEWS (POOL) Job at Del Mar College

STUDENT ASSISTANT - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - FOGHORN NEWS (POOL)

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Position Information

Job Title: STUDENT ASSISTANT - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - FOGHORN NEWS (POOL)

Department: Communications, Languages and Reading

Position Type: Student

Salary: $7.25 per hour

Open Date: 01/19/2018

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The purpose of this position is to lead Del Mar’s student newspaper, the Foghorn News.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Del Mar College student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours while employed.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a college publication or other news publication preferred.
• Graphic artist experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of AP style preferred.
• Ability to use InDesign and Photoshop programs preferred.
• Skilled in video editing preferred.

Job Duties

• Manage a team of volunteers and other paid student assistants.
• Responsible for design of Foghorn News pages.
• Write stories, shoot photos and produce videos.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current Del Mar College student registered for at least 6 credit hours?
  • Yes (Submission of class schedule required).
  • No.
• * Please indicate your level of proficiency with InDesign.
  • No Experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Certified
• * Please indicate your level of proficiency with Adobe Photoshop.
  • No Experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/ Certified
• * Please indicate your level of proficiency in video editing?
  • No Experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Certified

Required Documents

• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts
• Personal Portfolio

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.