Federal Work Study - Publications Staff Reporter

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The Federal Work Study, Publications Staff Reporter position assists the Newspaper Editor. In this role the Federal Work Study has the exciting opportunity to attend events hosted by Academy of Art University and will have a chance to meet faculty, students, and visitors to Academy of Art University covering stories for the University.    

Responsibilities:

• Work on assigned articles for Art U News (research, contact and interview sources, write up, and fact check articles to submit for review to Editor)
• Attend and cover Academy of Art University events for Art U News. Events may take place during the evenings and occasionally on weekends
• Turnaround a minimum of one (1) article for Art U News on a weekly basis

Qualifications:

• Excellent time management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Journalism experience preferred

Location: 79 New Montgomery

Reports to: Kirsten Coachman, Newspaper Editor

Pay Rate: $19.18 per hour

Application Deadline: March 16, 2026

Work Schedule: Up to 15 hours/week*

Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*
 
*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student's starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.