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Student

Riverside, CA

• ID : 2107-723
• Part-Time

Job Description

Description / Duties :

A writer for any Criterion section is expected to write various Criterion pieces per quarter, depending on need and after receiving explicit instruction from the editorial team.

All writers are expected to edit their work during multiple rounds of notes from the editorial team.

Writers must respond in a timely manner and are responsible for properly applying notes made by the editorial team.

Writers are responsible for conducting research or interviews when needed and instructed by the editorial team.

Writers are expected to attend any and all writer workshops when one is deemed necessary.

Writers must uphold journalistic standards and familiarize themselves with AP-style writing.

Regularly meet with respective section editors regarding pieces.

Stipulations :

Must be a registered La Sierra Student

Must complete Student Authorization Form with Silvia Stenner (Office of Student Life)

Must have received Work Clearance Approval from Human Resources before taking on assignments

Expectations :

Writers are not to exceed more than four hours clocked in per-pay period (2-week pay period)

If accepted, you will be placed in one of the following sections : Arts & Entertainment, News, Campus Corner, or Features

Applying for Criterion Writer :

Complete HR standard application

Upload documents,  resume, and writing sample required  (cover letter and any other materials are optional). Please note that writing samples should follow these guidelines :

It should be a  non-creative piece.

Something written for a class is preferable.

It should be roughly 2-3 pages

It can not be something that was written for Criterion with the editorial help of the Criterion staff.

Please note : you must reapply to be a writer for Criterion for the 2023 - 2024 year, even if you have worked with Criterion in the past.

Pay Range :  $16.50 to $17.00 per hour