Student Employee - The Lookout Staff Reporter Lansing Community College - 4.0 Lansing, MI Job Details Part-time From $16.30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Job no: 493747 Work status:

Regular/Continuing Location:

LCC Downtown Campus Categories:

Student Work type:

Part Time View Position Description Title:

Student Employee -

The Lookout Staff Reporter Hours Per Week:

Up to 20 hours

Compensation Type:

Hourly Salary New Hire Starting Pay:

$16.30

Employee Classification:

Students Working Level:

Student-2

Division:

Student Affairs Division - 20000

Department:

Student Life - 20620

Campus Location:

LCC Downtown Campus Position Type:

Regular/Continuing Bargaining Unit:

Non Bargaining Department Contact Name (Student): Sarah Hamilton Department Contact Email (Student): Department Contact Phone # (Student): (517) 483-1291

Job Summary:

This job posting is for a pooled position and will remain open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Student applicants are encouraged to follow up with the Department Contact listed above regarding their application status. Student positions are filled each semester on a need-to-hire basis; applications are reviewed only when positions are available. Student employees in the Center for Student Support-Student Life Department will assist with: writing stories, taking photos and various other duties associated with The Lookout, Lansing Community College's student newspaper. Additionally, student employees in the position will: Attend staff meetings each week Stay up-to-date on newsworthy activities at Lansing Community College and be knowledgeable of the campus community. Assist with planning content for stories related to Lansing Community College programs, departments, and student body. Write articles, take photos, and edit and proofread content in The Lookout. Meet all deadlines as set by the LCC Student Newspaper Coordinator. Study and utilize the AP Stylebook, ensure content is grammatically correct, audience appropriate and conforms to AP and college style guides. Be familiar with libel laws, laws pertaining to public meetings, and ethics for student journalists. Assist with circulation duties as assigned by the LCC Student Newspaper Coordinator Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Requirements for

LCC Student Employment:

The primary purpose of student employment is to provide current LCC students the opportunity to acquire job skills and experiences during semesters in which they are attending classes as follows: Enrolled and actively attending the following total LCC credit hours by semester Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) = 6.0 credits minimum (taken over 16-week period) Summer Semester = 3.0 credits minimum (taken over 8-week period) 2.00 GPA minimum (unless it's student's first semester of enrollment at LCC and/or granted approval to waive requirement from the Student Employment Coordinator) High School Diploma or GED Actively pursuing a certificate, associates, or undergraduate degree at

Lansing Community College Note:

International students (i.e., F-1 visa holders w/ valid I-20 issued by LCC) must meet the following minimum enrollment requirements each semester, in order to maintain employment eligibility per United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS): Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) = 12.0 credits min. (taken over 16-week period) Summer Semester = 3.0 credits min. (taken over 8-week period)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working at a newspaper, such as a high school student newspaper Previous experience in writing copy, articles, blog posts, or other informational writing Applicants who are eligible to receive Federal Work-Study awarded by LCC Financial Aid will be given priority consideration for this position. More information about the Work-Study program is available at lcc.edu/financial-aid/work-study.html and/or by contacting LCC's Student Employment Coordinator, James Woolcock, . Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html .

Advertised:

30 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: