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
2009-2010 School Year
Editor (1) and Assistant Editors (2)
The
editor will receive approx. $2,800-$3,200 per academic year. The assistant
editors will each receive approx. $2,600-$3,000 per academic year. The editor
and assistant editors will work with content and layout and design for the
print publication and 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 10 hr. per
semester course load
Some
newspaper or yearbook experience would be helpful but is not required. On-the-job
training is possible.
The online manager will monitor online activity at the SMP web site, be responsible for special postings to the site and work toward developing more interactive features. The Online Manager will receive approx. $800 per academic year.
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. $1,200-$1,400 per academic year.
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.
The
assistant ad manager is based at the Cartersville Campus and helps sell ads in
the Cartersville area. The assistant ad manager receives 15 percent commission
on ads personally sold. Performance bonuses may be available.
The
ad salespeople are paid a 15 percent commission on collected ad revenue.
Performance bonuses may be available.
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.sixmilepost.com (click on SMP Staff Application under “Links”). Applications will be accepted through the beginning of fall semester, but paid positions may be filled earlier as qualified applicants become available.
Summer 2009