Student Aide - Editor of Harbinger (Online Student-Produced Newspaper)

ABOUT US
We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to apply for this position, you must be a current Harper College student, enrolled in at least six credits per semester (three for summer).

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Function:

• Provide general assistance as determined by the department.

The responsibilities for Editor in Chief will include:

Serve as the point person for the Harbinger, especially for students who reach out

Manage various social media accounts to actively market and promote our work

Manage the Harbinger website and back end, make edits, upload stories for publishing.

Assist me, in first round editing of staff stories

Write and produce 5 pieces of content for the Harbinger (per semester)******

Manage the what's app group to communicate with staff

Set up weekly meetings via zoom

Respond to the harbinger email account, to tips, questions etc.

Think of story ideas to pursue or assign others

Create a list of resources for student reporters

This student will be required to work 20 hours a week, M-F (12-4 pm) with a daily check-in with me every day at noon.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Liberal Arts division provides transfer ready courses to students in the areas of English, humanities, language, linguistics, communication and philosophy.

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