Multimedia Journalist (Clerical) - UCentral

Job DetailsJob Location: Edmond, OK 73034Position Type: StudentSalary Range: $9.00 - $9.00 HourlyJob Category: OTRS Ineligible Position Overview This is a regular student clerical position which will perform computer and customer service-related duties in an office setting. Typical duties may include but are not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, customer service, scheduling appointments, and Microsoft Office experience.   Hours per Week Up to 10 hours per week.   College/Department Overview UCentral is the student media network at the University of Central Oklahoma, featuring traditional media (television, radio, newspaper) and new media (web, podcasts, social networking) created by students majoring in professional media. UCentral is the transformative learning experience within the Mass Communication Department on the campus of UCO.   Department Specific Job Functions Each student employee is expected to adhere strictly to all university policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: News gathering and general assignment reporting. Must be able to shoot own stories and be able to edit own packages and other news. Perform television production duties. Provide story ideas. Able to translate stories to multiple mediums. Performs other duties as assigned.   Enrollment Requirements Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. F1/J1 Visa students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates. Summer Semester: To work in a regular student position during the summer semester, students must be enrolled in at least 3 summer credit hours or be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in the minimum credit hours required for their classification and employment type. Students enrolled in fewer than 3 summer credit hours will be subject to FICA taxes during the summer term, which apply to both the student and the department. For Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) positions, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (graduate). Note: New incoming students are not eligible for student employment until the semester in which they begin classes. Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.   Qualifications/Experience Required Completion of the following courses: Video News 1 Media Writing Media Production Strong writing, spelling, and grammar are required. Prior experience shooting videography, reporting and editing a must. Video editing with Final Cut X. Ability to multitask and work well with others under pressure and deadlines.   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills. Sensitivity of intercultural communication. Good interpersonal skills. Detail oriented. Dependable. Punctual.   Physical Demands Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.