About the role#
The Media Assignment Coordinator supports the daily editorial operations of Student Media. This role focuses on organizing assignments, monitoring production workflows, and ensuring high-quality content across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The coordinator acts as a central point of contact for student contributors and helps maintain editorial standards.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate assignments for writers, photographers, videographers, and multimedia contributors.
- Track deadlines, assignment progress, and overall production workflow.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between print, digital, and broadcast teams.
- Assist with the onboarding and mentorship of student contributors.
- Support quality control and ensure adherence to editorial and production standards.
- Organize editorial meetings, planning sessions, and coverage schedules.
- Assist with breaking news coordination and special event coverage.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled University of Wyoming student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Basic understanding of news production workflows and journalistic ethics.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.
Location & details#
- Location: Laramie, Wyoming (on-site).
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Schedule: Minimum of 20 hours per week, with at least 15 hours scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Start date: August 24, 2026.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
