Student Reporter

Student Reporter Job no: 521501 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Student Reporter Employee Classification: Student Help Regular Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Radio Station WGLT Job Summary Student will report to WGLT's News Director or designee and will work with all members of the station's news team. Responsibilities may include covering news events, capturing photos and/or sound assets at those events; writing stories for on air and digital platforms; rewriting wire or news release copy for use on air and on digital platforms; editing and repurposing on air interviews for use on digital platforms; assisting with production of news stories and podcasts; maintaining newsroom story background files; updating quarterly FCC-mandated Issues and Programs filings; and providing staffing assistance at station fundraising events. Additional Information Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here. Pay Rate $16/hour Required Qualifications To qualify, student must have completed an introduction to reporting class, have experience with WZND, TV-10, the Vidette (or similar), and demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of journalism. Work Hours 6-12 hours per week. Schedule will vary. Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: -Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work. -Effectively communicate on a daily basis. Proposed Starting Date August 17, 2026 Required Applicant Documents Resume Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply" Contact Information for Applicants Ryan Denham Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311. Application Opened: 03/11/2026 03:50 PM CST Application Closes: 04/01/2026 11:55 PM CST Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

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