Criterion Writer Job at La Sierra University in Riverside

Job Description

Description / Duties :

A writer for any Criterion section is expected to write various Criterion pieces per quarter, depending on need and after receiving explicit instruction from theeditorialteam.

All writers are expected to edit their work during multiple rounds of notes from the editorialteam.

Writers must respond in a timely manner and are responsible for properly applying notes made by the editorialteam.

Writers are responsible for conducting researchor interviews when needed and instructed by the editorial team.

Writers are expected to attend any and all writer workshops when one is deemed necessary.

Writers must uphold journalistic standards and familiarize themselves with AP-style writing.

Regularlymeet with respective section editors regarding pieces.

Stipulations :

Must be a registered La Sierra Student

Must completeStudent Authorization Form with Silvia Stenner (Office of Student Life)

Must have received Work Clearance Approval from Human Resources before taking on assignments

Expectations :

Writers are not to exceed more than four hours clocked in per-pay period (2-week pay period)

If accepted, you will be placed in one of the following sections : Arts & Entertainment, News, Campus Corner, or Features

Applying for Criterion Writer :

Complete HR standard application

Uploaddocuments, resume, and writing sample required (cover letter and any other materials are optional). Please note that writing samples should follow these guidelines :

It should be a non-creative piece.

Something written for a class is preferable.

It should be roughly 2-3 pages

It can not be something that was written for Criterion with the editorial help of the Criterion staff.

Please note : you must reapply to be a writer for Criterion for the 2023 - 2024 year, even if you have worked with Criterion in the past.

Pay Range : $16.50 to $17.00 per hour

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