M-Times WRITER; Student​/Study

M-TIMES WRITER (Student/Work-Study) – University of Michigan-Flint School of Management

Location:

Flint Campus, Flint, MI

Join as a student/work‑study writer for The Michigan Times. The position is open to UM‑Flint students only. This is a part‑time, temporary role with flexible hybrid work.

We are looking for highly motivated writers with a strong curiosity to join our team of reporters at The Michigan Times, the University of Michigan-Flint's student‑run newspaper. Applicants should possess a strong desire to learn new things, be comfortable talking with strangers, and be willing to take on a large but rewarding commitment to telling the ongoing story of the UM‑Flint community.

Projects may range from investigative pieces to feature articles about art, music, or personalities on campus.

• Scheduled office work as well as hours for “in the field” reporting and writing
• Ability to cover student events and other breaking stories along with editorials (must be willing to change plans quickly to cover stories when needed)
• Some travel required
• Ability to turn around complex stories on tight deadlines
• Analyze relevant documents; interview high‑level regulatory officials and industry executives
• Attend all weekly meetings and pitch story ideas at each
• Craft all headlines for assigned stories
• Capture all photos for assigned stories
• Report time sheets to the Editor‑in‑Chief according to the bi‑weekly pay schedule, as well as on Wolverine Access within the limits of assigned hours
• Edit all work of assigned editing partner within deadlines
• All writers also have the opportunity of possibly hosting and/or helping to produce the M‑Times Insider, the podcast of The Michigan Times

No experience is needed and training will be provided; however a willingness to learn and strong writing skills are required.

• UM‑Flint Student applicants only with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to write about meaningful issues and events pertaining not only at a campus level, but a local perspective as well.
• Must enjoy working in a high performance environment.

Hybrid – The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work with an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or underpinning job requirements.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.