Student Assistant - Executive Producer / Editor-In-Chief

Six Mile Media Leadership Position

Serves as the senior student leader of Six Mile Media. Sets editorial direction for the organization, coordinates the work of platform managers and section editors, and serves as the primary student point of contact for the newsroom. There is 1 opening. Position works 12 hours per week.

Work location: Six Mile Media newsroom, Floyd Campus & Cartersville Campus, with remote and multi-campus work as assigned.

Six Mile Media is the umbrella term for our award-winning student newspaper, the Six Mile Post, as well as our student-produced podcast, Student Spin. Content for both platforms are planned, written, edited and designed by students. Several students serve on the editorial board in paid positions. Advisor - Ryan Simmons (simmons@highlands.edu) Website - sixmilepostonline.com

Set weekly editorial priorities across all platforms and lead the weekly staff meeting Coordinate the work of platform managers, section editors, and the podcast producer Review and approve content before publication for accuracy, fairness, and adherence to AP style Maintain the editorial calendar and ensure deadlines are met Assign work to Contributor Corps members and confirm assignments before work begins Represent Six Mile Media to campus offices, student organizations, and outside media Support recruitment and onboarding of contributors at all four campuses

Student must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College in at least 6 credit hours Demonstrated organization and ability to track multiple projects at once Strong written communication skills Willingness to give and receive direct editorial feedback Available for a consistent weekly schedule, including at least one in-person newsroom day This opportunity is open to students of any major and from any home campus.

Prior experience with student media Familiarity with AP style Experience leading or coordinating a team in any setting

The rate of pay is $12 per hour. Hours may not exceed 19 hours total hours per week across all campus employment Employment period: August 2026 through May 2027, approximately 30 instructional weeks

Submit a brief statement of interest, and any relevant samples of work, to the Faculty Adviser of Six Mile Media. Samples are optional for most positions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.