Job Title Content Producer for Rambler Media Group 2024-25 Position Summary Do you like to write stories, make videos, and/or take photographs? Then working for the student newspaper, The Rambler, and Rambler TV might be an excellent opportunity for you. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Content producers may need access to high-speed internet at home, as well as access to a cell phone to call sources. * Produce at least three publishable assignments each week in text, video, slideshow, podcast, interactive graphic, interactive map or other media mode based on appropriateness for each story. * Meet deadlines for projects, stories, ect. * Generate and communicate to Editor-in-Chief, Faculty Adviser and Faculty Liaison newsworthy story ideas on a weekly basis during budget meetings. * Maintain contact and good rapport with sources from beats. * Conduct interviews and research to ensure balanced, complete, fair and accurate stories. * Provide a complete list of all sources, including contact information, for quality control purposes. * Make revisions to edited stories in a timely fashion for same day turnaround. * Attend regularly scheduled meetings for all staff, including training sessions. * Seek individual help or training when problems arise. * Maintain Rambler equipment to ensure proper functioning, availability and cleanliness. * Keep up with email, phone messages and campus mail with next day turnaround. * Post to Rambler social media as needed. * Practice basics of convergent journalism through The Rambler, www.therambler.org and Rambler TV so that appropriate story is filed with appropriate media outlet. * Provide consistent and accurate coverage of Texas Wesleyan and Texas Wesleyan-related events. * Must be familiar with The Rambler policies manual and statement of ethical behavior in student media. Education, Certifications and/or Licenses None Required. Experience * No journalistic experience is necessary for this job. Qualified applicants can learn on the job through training. * Students from all majors are welcome to apply. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Knowledge of Associated Press Style and use of digital media is a plus. * Knowledge of the Adobe Suite is also a plus. * Knowledge of how to write journalistically is also a plus, though not required. * Content Producers must be familiar with The Rambler policies manual and statement of ethical behavior in student media. * Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to provide a service-oriented approach to clients, both internal and external. * Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively. * Discretion in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations. * Ability to follow University and departmental procedures and policies. * Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of individuals. * Ability to provide and demonstrate quality customer service. * Ability to maintain a professional appearance and office atmosphere. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks. * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Ability to meet deadlines. * Ability to attend certain events on and off campus grounds. * Ability to work various schedules and days. * Ability to all Rambler social media policies. Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed. Posting Detail Information Posting Number Posting Open Date 07/22/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants