Job Title Content Producer Rambler Media Group (Work Study or Student Assistant) Position Summary

Do you like to write stories, make videos, and/or take photographs? Then working for the student newspaper, The Rambler, and Rambler TV might be an excellent opportunity for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Content producers may need access to high-speed internet at home, as well as access to a cell phone to call sources.

* Produce at least three publishable assignments each week in text, video, slideshow, podcast, interactive graphic, interactive map or other media mode based on appropriateness for each story.

* Meet deadlines for projects, stories, ect.

* Generate and communicate to Editor-in-Chief, Faculty Adviser and Faculty Liaison newsworthy story ideas on a weekly basis during budget meetings.

* Maintain contact and good rapport with sources from beats.

* Conduct interviews and research to ensure balanced, complete, fair and accurate stories.

* Provide a complete list of all sources, including contact information, for quality control purposes.

* Make revisions to edited stories in a timely fashion for same day turnaround.

* Attend regularly scheduled meetings for all staff, including training sessions.

* Seek individual help or training when problems arise.

* Maintain Rambler equipment to ensure proper functioning, availability and cleanliness.

* Keep up with email, phone messages and campus mail with next day turnaround.

* Post to Rambler social media as needed.

* Practice basics of convergent journalism through The Rambler, www.therambler.org and Rambler TV so that appropriate story is filed with appropriate media outlet.

* Provide consistent and accurate coverage of Texas Wesleyan and Texas Wesleyan-related events.

* Must be familiar with The Rambler policies manual and statement of ethical behavior in student media.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

None Required

Experience

* No journalistic experience is necessary for this job. Qualified applicants can learn on the job through training.

* Students from all majors are welcome to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of Associated Press Style and use of digital media is a plus.

* Knowledge of the Adobe Suite is also a plus.

* Knowledge of how to write journalistically is also a plus, though not required.

* Content Producers must be familiar with The Rambler policies manual and statement of ethical behavior in student media.

* Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to provide a service-oriented approach to clients, both internal and external.

* Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively.

* Discretion in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.

* Ability to follow University and departmental procedures and policies.

* Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of individuals.

* Ability to provide and demonstrate quality customer service.

* Ability to maintain a professional appearance and office atmosphere.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

* Ability to meet deadlines.

* Ability to attend certain events on and off campus grounds.

* Ability to work various schedules and days.

* Ability to all Rambler social media policies.

* Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Posting Open Date 08/03/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants