IRW Social Video Designer/Reporter & Researcher (Student)

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Department:

School of Communication

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The IRW Social Video Designer handles vertical video and other
social design and development for our investigative stories, as
well as social media, web production and marketing efforts.

Applicants should be undergraduate majors or minors in journalism
or related fields. Candidates should be familiar with and have a
passion for both investigative reporting and social media design
for journalism, including data visualization. IRW is a learning
environment, so applicants of varying skill levels are welcome.
Students may also work as a researcher and reporter with publishing
partners on a variety of subjects. Subjects include, but are not
limited to, immigration, public health, and law enforcement. IRW
Student Reporters/Researchers report directly to the Executive
Editor of the IRW, and will interact with other staff, students,
faculty, and consultants of the IRW. This position is open to
undergraduate students at American University. This position does
not have a Federal Work Study (FWS) Award.

Essential Functions:

• Design and video production.
• Social design and development.
• Social media, web production, and marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $22.50 per hour.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter

addressed to IRW’s Executive Editor, Joe Stephens.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American

University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or

contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
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with or without notice.

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