Faculty of Arts, Journalism and Communications

Job summary

The student assistant will conduct research and interviews to write profiles for the KPU 50th anniversary book. Additionally, they will manage the project's website and social media accounts.

Job details

We are seeking a Student Assistant to support the Faculty of Arts, Journalism and Communications. The student will provide assistance in researching, interviewing, writing, and editing for the KPU 50th anniversary book project. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Fact-finding about KPU’s history and various individuals involved in KPU Interviewing people involved in KPU Transcribing interviews and writing profiles of people involved in KPU Editing other students’ written work Reviewing profiles with interviewees Creating and maintaining the project website and social media accounts REQUIREMENTS Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be a journalism or creative writing student Reliable and hardworking Familiarity with basic principles of web design and social media Interested in history and post-secondary education This position is reserved for KPU Students only. SALARY INFORMATION Student Assistants are paid as per the following: Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8% With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

What you’ll do

The student assistant will conduct research and interviews to write profiles for the KPU 50th anniversary book. Additionally, they will manage the project's website and social media accounts.

Requirements

Applicants must be KPU students currently studying journalism or creative writing. Strong communication skills and familiarity with basic web design and social media are required.

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Strong communication skills · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Hardworking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Researching
• Interviewing
• Writing
• Editing
• Transcribing
• Web Design
• Social Media Management
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Education
• Administrative