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 2008-2009 School Year

PAID POSITIONS

Editor (1) and Assistant Editors (2)

The editor will receive approx. $1,400 per semester. The assistant editors will each receive approx. $1,300 per semester. The editor and assistant editors will work with content and layout and design for the print publication and content for the outline publication. Applicants must have the following qualifications:

1. Good 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 10 hr. per semester course load

Some newspaper or yearbook experience would be helpful but is not required. On-the-job training is possible.

Information and Graphics Assistant

The information and graphics assistant will become familiar with the SMP production software from both a page design and graphics design perspective and will monitor online activity at the SMP web site, working toward more frequent updates and interactive features. The information and graphics assistant will contribute to the graphic design of the printed SMP and also be prepared to step in if an assistant editor becomes incapacitated. The information and graphics assistant will receive approx. $500 per semester.

Chief Photographer

The chief photographer coordinates photo 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. The chief photographer will receive approx. $600 per semester.

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 $300 fall semester and $400 spring semester 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 and coordinates any other ad salespeople at the Cartersville Campus. The assistant ad manager receives 15 percent commission on ads personally sold and is given first access to established Cartersville accounts.

Ad Salespeople

The ad salespeople are paid a 15 percent commission on collected ad revenue.

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 contact Dr. K. Kemper, Humanities Division (F-136, 706-368-7626 or 706-295-6300 or 1-800-332-2406), or fill out an application form in the Student Life Office as soon as possible. Applications may also be submitted by going to the SMP website at www.highlands.edu/sixmilepost (click on SMP Staff Openings). Applications will be accepted through the beginning of fall semester, but paid positions may be filled earlier as qualified applicants become available.

Summer 2008