Assistant Newspaper Advisor

Position

Assistant Newspaper Advisor

Stillwater Area High School

To assist students and the head newspaper advisor with informing, engaging and inspiring the school community through producing accurate, creative, and student-driven journalism.

• A. Background in journalism, English, communications, media, or a related field
• B. Experience with editing, writing, or publication production
• C. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• D. Comfort with basic web & design platforms or willingness to learn
• E. Enthusiasm for working with teenagers in a collaborative creative setting

• A. Collaborate with adviser and student editors and writers to review and edit content across print and digital platforms
• B. Support students in publishing articles, photos, and videos on the online news site
• C. Assist with layout and design of print pages (Adobe InDesign experience helpful but not required)
• D. Oversee advertisement sales, billing, and communication with local business sponsors
• E. In addition to remote duties, after-school attendance is required (approximately 40‑45 hours per semester)
• F. Serve as a mentor and supportive presence in a fast‑paced, student‑led newsroom

Approximately 40‑45 hours per semester, concentrated around six publication cycles

N/A

Class VI Co‑Curricular Advisor, $2,124.00