About this role
Morehouse College is seeking a on-campus Fellow for the Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice program. This work-study position supports the department by managing digital communications, coordinating the department’s social media presence, maintaining web content, and organizing journalism student programming and events to engage students and promote the program. The role offers in-office and remote options and is available for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Responsibilities
- Digitize Communications: Convert print and analog materials into digital formats suitable for various platforms and channels to communicate with students.
- Social Media Management: Create, edit, and post content across departmental social media accounts; monitor engagement and audience interactions.
- Website and Newsletter Maintenance: Update and edit program website content; ensure accuracy of information, news, and event postings.
- Digital Asset Management: Gather, organize, process, and manage photographs, videos, graphics, and other digital media; perform basic post-production editing as needed.
- Event Support: Assist in planning and executing journalism program events, workshops, and programming; handle logistics and promotional materials.
- Content Development: Contribute ideas for digital content and campaigns that promote the program and engage the student journalism community.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Morehouse College.
- Proficiency with social media, particularly Instagram.
- Experience with basic photo and video editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools preferred).
- Familiarity with content management systems and website editing tools.
- Strong written and visual communication skills.
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Passion for journalism, media, and an interest in sports, culture, and social justice issues.
- Experience with journalism, communications, or media production (preferred).
- Knowledge of journalism standards and best practices (preferred).