IRW Graphic Designer (Student)

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School of Communication

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Investigative Reporting Workshop is seeking a student graphic designer for the Fall 2026 semester. IRW is an editorially independent, nonprofit newsroom based at American University's School of Communication.

Applicants should be undergraduate majors or minors in journalism or graphic design or related fields. Candidates should be design-focused with an understanding of design for journalism, including data visualization and web design through WordPress, as well as design for communications. IRW is a learning environment, so applicants of varying skill levels are welcome. We will teach you how to use new tools and develop web production skills to help with our news site. This position does not have a Federal Work Study (FWS) Award.

Essential Functions:

• Design and web production.

• Informational graphic design and development for stories.

• Social media development.

• Design related to posters for events, swag, or other marketing efforts, including fundraising campaigns, and office needs, such as letterhead.

           

Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Displaying Creativity.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $22.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Joe Stephens, Executive Editor.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

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