The Cluster Staff Positions
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Mercer University
Macon, GA, US
Summary
Create written, photographic, and video content for the student newspaper, The Mercer Cluster. Participate in weekly meetings to pitch story ideas and collaborate on digital content.
Job Description
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Job Family:
Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study
Department:
Student Affairs, General University
Supervisor:
Sheronda Abbott
Job Title:
The Cluster Staff Positions
Job Description:
Write, take photos, make videos, and/or create social media posts for Mercer's award-winning online student newspaper, The Mercer Cluster. We publish stories daily from August to May. Students are encouraged to attend our meetings to pitch ideas and develop their journalistic, writing, and digital content creation skills. Meetings will be held weekly in The Cluster's office space in the Mercer Innovation Center and are open to all students regardless of major.
Some knowledge of writing, photography, video, and social media is a bonus, but not required. Knowledge of AP style, Photoshop, and InDesign is also a bonus.
Please submit past articles or work using this link
Pay Rate:$10.00/hour, paid by the published piece and not hours worked.
Scheduled Hours:
10
Start Date:
08/13/2026
End Date:
05/10/2027
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA