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Jacksonville State University · 5 hours ago

University Student Assistant - Student Media Business Manager (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Jacksonville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$8.25/hr - $8.25/hr

Jacksonville State University is seeking a University Student Assistant for the Student Media Business Manager role. The position supports the operation of student media outlets by developing financial support and managing relationships with businesses and organizations, while ensuring compliance with FCC requirements and ethical advertising practices.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality of information

Maintains contact with existing patrons and advertisers and initiates contact with potential new patrons and advertisers

Participates in regular staff meetings to help plan WLJS’s and The Chanticleer’s operations

Helps arrange and participates in training for student staff, volunteers and others involved in programming, publication, and digital content

Meets regularly with the program director, editor-in-chief and the director of student media

Represents WLJS & The Chanticleer at public events and professional meetings on campus and off campus

Meets regularly with university administrators, students, faculty, athletic and community groups to discuss support for WLJS and The Chanticleer

Monitors digital media analytics to gauge WLJS’s and The Chanticleer’s effectiveness in reaching its audience

Qualification

Digital media productionCommunicationAdvertising salesMedia analyticsProfessional attitude

Required

Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester

If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher

Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState)

Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance

Must be able to work some nights and weekends

Preferred

A major in communication with a concentration in broadcasting or digital media production, or public relations and advertising; or a major in marketing

Successful completion of COM 304 and/or COM 412 with a 'C' or higher grade

Prior experience with WLJS and/or The Chanticleer as a volunteer or in a media workshop course