JOBS AVAILABLE
for energetic, responsible students who work well with others and want to become more involved in college life, learn work-related skills, build an impressive resume and be part of a winning team.
Six Mile Post Newspaper Staff Positions
Paid and Volunteer
Apply Now for 2011-2012 School Year
STIPEND POSITIONS
Editor (1) and Assistant Print Editors (2)
The editor will receive approx. $3,300 per academic year. The assistant print editors will each receive approx. $3,100 per academic year. The editor and assistant print editors will work with content and layout and design for the print publication and help as needed with the outline publication. Applicants must have the following qualifications:
1. Excellent computer skills and good basic writing skills
2. Free time in the afternoons and an additional 9 nights fall semester and 12 nights spring semester to work on page layout
3. A minimum 2.2 GPA for returning students and a minimum 9-10 hr. per semester course load
Some newspaper or yearbook experience would be helpful but is not required. On-the-job training is possible.
Assistant Online Editor
The assistant online editor is responsible for continuing the development and improving the design of the SMP website and for uploading articles and photos for the Online Six Mile Post, as well as working to update online articles and to post additional articles, photos, and videos online. He or she will also monitor online activity at the SMP website and work toward developing more interactive features. The assistant online editor will train with the assistant print editors and be able to fill in for one of them as necessary. The assistant online editor will receive approx. $1300 per academic year.
Chief Photographer
The chief photographer coordinates photo staff assignments, keeps track of photo supplies and equipment, takes photos, and files permission slips. He or she also prepares the photos for use in the newspaper by processing digital images and scanning photographs. The chief photographer also archives digital images and works with the assistant online editor in providing and preparing photos and videos for online posting. The chief photographer will receive approx. $1,400 per academic year.
Advertising Manager
The advertising manager coordinates ad sales, designs ads, coordinates ad layout, handles billing, and keeps office records. The advertising manager receives a base salary of approx. $800 per academic year plus up to 25 percent commission on collected ad revenue.
Assistant Ad Manager
The assistant ad manager is based at the Cartersville Campus and helps sell ads in the Cartersville area. The assistant ad manager receives 15-25 percent commission on ads personally sold.
Ad Salespeople
The ad salespeople are paid a 15 percent commission on collected revenue for ads personally sold.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
The following positions are unpaid but offer a chance to be involved in an important college activity, to gain valuable work-related experience, and to enhance a resume: News Writers, Feature Writers, Sport Writers, Photographers, and Artists (cartoonists/illustrators/graphic designers).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Anyone interested in any of these positions should submit an application by going to http://www.highlands.edu/site/six-mile-post-application (or www.sixmilepost.com). Applications will be accepted through the beginning of fall semester, but paid positions may be filled earlier as qualified applicants become available. Questions may be directed to Dr. K. Kemper, SMP Adviser, Humanities Division (F-136 on the Floyd campus, 706-368-7626 or 1-800-332-2406).
Summer 2011