Student Assistant - CapRadio - News (Sac State Students Only)

Description

Capital Public Radio (CapRadio) is seeking to hire one bright, dynamic, and motivated student assistant who want to gain hands-on, resume-building experience. As a News Student Assistant, you will dive into the fast-paced world of journalism, gaining hands-on experience in researching, writing and reporting news stories. You will work closely with our seasoned journalists, assisting in various aspects of the newsroom operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in news gathering, fact-checking and content creation while contributing to meaningful storytelling.

Requirements

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at Sacramento State.


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Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.


Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Journalism, Communication Studies, or related field

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.


Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$18.50 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent research and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style and journalistic principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in journalism.
• Previous experience with writing or reporting.
• Passion for current events and news media.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and gather information on assigned topics of news events.
• Assist in writing news articles, summaries and reports.
• Conduct interviews and gather quotes from sources.
• Fact-check information to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to refine content and meet deadlines.
• Monitor news sources and social media for relevant stories and updates.
• Assist with administrative and organizational tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application.

**In addition to your resume, please upload:

• Examples of your writing and content creation (please refer to the application instructions).

Apply by: June 30, 2026