Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas, and Douglasville. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees.

· Completing a set of D2L training modules and/or in-person training before taking on assignments.

· Attending weekly staff meetings that will be offered face-to-face and through Zoom. Meeting days and times are set to accommodate the greatest number of staff members and, therefore, change each semester.

· Bringing ideas for story and interview topics to the weekly meetings to "pitch"; to the team for consideration.

· Researching assignment subjects prior to scheduling interviews (via phone, Zoom or face-to-face) with relevant people to complete print news stories or podcast episodes, in a timely manner, to meet deadlines.

· Using an online story assignment software called "SnoFlow"; to submit written work and photography.

· Participating in post-production editing of recordings or copy-editing of print pieces for rewrites/corrections.

· Using software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Canva to create podcast cover art, promotional pieces and the layout of newspaper pages for any printed issues. Adobe Audition is used for podcast recording and editing.

· Participating in scheduled all-staff training sessions and print newspaper design nights 2-4 times per semester.

· Assisting with the on-boarding and training of new staff and pitching in if/when a team member is out sick.

· Related duties as assigned

• An B average or higher in a recent high school or college English course
• Willingness to learn new skills in interviewing, writing, photography, audio recording/editing, page layout and design
• Ability to take constructive criticism well
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Strong background research and writing skills are a must– this includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, awareness of subject/verb agreement, attention to voice, and the ability to write for a broad group of people in a clear way.
• The ability and willingness to interact with unfamiliar people– in person, on the phone and through email, in a professional but warm and friendly manner. Although much of the work can be done remotely, there are times when attending events and conducting an in-person interviewing will be necessary to fulfill and assignment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is preferred.
• Punctuality, organization and maturity are necessary and expected traits for this position.
• Familiarity with video production, photo editing and page design software is desirable but not required (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Audition etc.).
• Being able to analyze problems as they occur and to come up with realistic solutions

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.