IRW Social Video Designer​/Reporter & Researcher; Student

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School of Communication

Part time

Non-Exempt

The IRW Social Video Designer handles vertical video and other social design and development for our investigative stories, as well as social media, web production and marketing efforts.

Applicants should be undergraduate majors or minors in journalism or related fields. Candidates should be familiar with and have a passion for both investigative reporting and social media design for journalism, including data visualization. IRW is a learning environment, so applicants of varying skill levels are welcome. Students may also work as a researcher and reporter with publishing partners on a variety of subjects.

Subjects include, but are not limited to, immigration, public health, and law enforcement. IRW Student Reporters/Researchers report directly to the Executive Editor of the IRW, and will interact with other staff, students, faculty, and consultants of the IRW. This position is open to undergraduate students at American University. This position does not have a Federal Work Study (FWS) Award.

• Design and video production.
• Social design and development.
• Social media, web production, and marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Part-time.
• 10 hours per week.

$22.50 per hour.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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